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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
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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
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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
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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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Disability Rights Commission
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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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Historical Manuscripts Commission
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments
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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
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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
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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
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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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The National Care Standards Commission
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Independent public body set up under the Care Standards Act 2000 to regulate social care and private and voluntary health care services throughout England. Provides information on the work of the Commission and its standards and inspections regime.
http://www.carestandards.org.uk/
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Women's National Commission
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Official independent advisory body giving the views of women to the Government. Provides information on the Commission, its publications and consultative documents.
http://www.cabinet-office.gov.uk/wnc/
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