- Audit Commission
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Regulates the proper control of public finances by local authorities and the National Health Service in England and Wales. Site provides news and information on events, the work of the commission and policy guidance.
http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales
Regulates the administration and affairs of registered UK charities. Site gives detailed advice and policies on charitable activities, with a searchable database of UK charities.
http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/
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- Commission for Health Improvement
Independent non-departmental public body aiming to improve the quality of patient care in the NHS. Provides details of the Commission, the results of investigations, studies, reviews and reports.
http://www.chi.nhs.uk/
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- Commission for Integrated Transport
Established to provide independent advice to the Government on the implementation of integrated transport policy and to monitor developments in transport and the environment. Provides information on the role and membership of the Commission, plus copies of its reports and publications.
http://www.cfit.gov.uk/
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- Commission for Racial Equality
Publicly funded non-governmental body set up to tackle racial discrimination and promote racial equality. Provides information about racial discrimination, ethnic diversity, race relations and relevant UK law.
http://www.cre.gov.uk/
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- Criminal Cases Review Commission
Independent body responsible for investigating suspected miscarriages of criminal justice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Information on the Commission and advice on how to make use of its services.
http://www.ccrc.gov.uk
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- Disability Rights Commission
Independent statutory body established to help secure civil rights for disabled people. Provides information on the rights of the disabled and the Commission's work to promote and secure those rights.
http://www.drc-gb.org/
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- Electoral Commission
Independent body which reports directly to Parliament, responsible for supervising and implementing the new regulatory framework for the electoral system. Site provides details of the Commission's work and reports.
http://www.electoralcommission.gov.uk
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- Forestry Commission of Great Britain
Responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. Site provides information on the Commission's activities, properties and development plans.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk
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- Historical Manuscripts Commission
The UK's central advisory body on archives and manuscripts. It maintains the National Register of Archives, ARCHON, and the Manorial Documents Register.
http://www.hmc.gov.uk
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- House of Lords Appointments Commission
Recommends and vets individuals for membership of the House of Lords. Provides details of the applicable codes of conduct, criteria and a nomination form.
http://www.houseoflordsappointmentscommission.gov.uk/
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- Human Genetics Commission
Government advisory body concerned with the implications of recent developments in the science of genetics and their applications. Site provides information on the Commission, information on topics of interest and publications.
http://www.hgc.gov.uk/
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- Information Commissioner
Responsible for regulating the use and storage of personal information, and for overseeing the implementation of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. Site provides a searchable online version of the Data Protection Register.
http://www.dataprotection.gov.uk/
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- Legal Services Commission
Executive non-departmental public body (formerly the Legal Aid Board) created to develop and administer the Community Legal Service and the Criminal Defence Service in England and Wales. Provides information on legal services and advice for those seeking legal help.
http://www.legalservices.gov.uk
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- Low Pay Commission
Advises the Government on the implementation of the National Minimum Wage. Site provides details of the Commission and its work, with online versions of its publications.
http://www.lowpay.gov.uk/
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- Medicines Commission
Responsible for advising the Government on the implementation of the Medicines Act 1968. Provides information about the role, responsibilities, activities and membership of the Commission.
http://www.mca.gov.uk/aboutagency/regframework/mc/medcomm.htm
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- National Lottery Commission
Non-departmental public body (formerly the OFLOT, the Office of the National Lottery) which regulates and develops policy on the National Lottery. Gives information on the rules under which the National Lottery is operated.
http://www.natlotcomm.gov.uk
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- Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments
Describes the role of the Commissioners in monitoring, regulating and providing advice on Government Departments' procedures for Ministerial appointments to public bodies. Includes details on how to contact the OCPA.
http://www.ocpa.gov.uk/
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- Postcomm - The Postal Services Commission
Independent regulator and advisory body on the Post Office. Information on the work and composition of the Commission, with guidance and background information on the regulation of the UK postal services sector.
http://www.psc.gov.uk/
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- The Law Commission for England and Wales
Independent body set up by Parliament to review and recommend reform of the law in England and Wales. Provides a profile of the Commission and its members with information on their work and a library of publications.
http://www.lawcom.gov.uk
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- The Millennium Commission
Independent body in established in 1993 to distribute Lottery money to millennium projects. Provides information on the Commission and its work, including advice on how to apply for Lottery funds.
http://www.millennium.gov.uk
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