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Official sites of Central Government advisory bodies and commissions.
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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. 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. Equality and Human Rights Commission - Independent statutory body established to help eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations, and to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society. Site provides news, information on rights and law, and details of the Commission's work. Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner (Ombudsman) - Describes the role of the Ombudsman in supplementing the work of MPs in investigating complaints and possible injustices. Site explains how the complaints procedure operates. Law Commission - 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. 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. UK Sustainable Development Commission - Advisory body responsible for promoting sustainable development by the UK and devolved governments. Information on the Commission's roles and responsibilities, with an archive of papers and publications. Electoral Commission - Independent body which reports directly to Parliament, responsible for supervising and implementing the new regulatory framework for the electoral system. Provides details of the Commission's work and reports. Civil Service Commission - An independent body reporting directly to the Queen responsible for ensuring open and fair recruitment to the UK's Civil Service. Provides information and publications relating to the work of the Commissioners. 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. Legal Aid Agency - Work in partnership with solicitors and not-for-profit organisations to help people access legal advice, information and help. 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. 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. UK Government: Industrial Injuries Advisory Council - Describes the role, activities and publications of the IIAC, an independent statutory body which advises the Government on the industrial injuries scheme.
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