Web Directory

» Better Regulation Commission
   Historical. Advised Government on the use of regulation and the scope for de-regulation. Reports, consultation responses, news releases.
   http://archive.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/brc/

» Better Regulation Executive
   Unit within the Department of Business Innovation and Skills. Provides guidance on impact assessments and better regulation.
   http://www.bis.gov.uk/bre/

» 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/

» House of Lords Committee on Regulators
   Ad hoc select committee established in December 2006 at the recommendation of the Constitution Committee. Transcripts of hearings, submissions received, and, in time, committee reports.
   http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-archive/lordsregulators/

» 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.ico.gov.uk/

» Office for Fair Access (OFFA)
   Promoting and safeguarding fair access to higher education. Information about the regulator, access agreements, news and events, and information for students.
   http://www.offa.org.uk/

» Office of the Oversight Commissioner
   Responsible for overseeing the implementation of the changes recommended by the Report of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland (the Patten Report).
   http://www.oversightcommissioner.org/

» Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman
   Information on how to complain about improper or unfair acts or poor service from UK central government bodies and the NHS in England.
   http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/