Strategic advisory body on biotechnology issues affecting agriculture and the environment. Information about the Commission and its work, with downloadable copies of reports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A service offered by Silverman Sherliker LLP, a firm of London solicitors based in the City of London providing a range of legal advice and legal services to corporate, commercial and private clients.

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.

Responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. Site provides information on the Commission's activities, properties and development plans.

The UK's central advisory body on archives and manuscripts. It maintains the National Register of Archives, ARCHON, and the Manorial Documents Register.

Recommends and vets individuals for membership of the House of Lords. Provides details of the applicable codes of conduct, criteria and a nomination form.

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.

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.

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.