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Formerly known as headteacher boards, they are responsible for advising and challenging regional directors on academy-related decisions.
The Police Advisory Board for England and Wales (PABEW) considers draft regulations under the Police Act 1996 about matters such as recruitment, diversity and collaboration between forces. It also works with police managers and staff to respond to more general...
We give statutory advice to ministers on the risks to human health and the environment from the release of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). ACRE is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs...
The TAB is a non-departmental public body which was first established under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and now maintained under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA), with members appointed by the Secretary of State. TAB is...
Information about the Heritage Advisory Board.
The Advisory Group on Military and Emergency Response Medicine (AGMERM) provides specialist advice to the Ministry of Defence on the medical aspects of defence against chemical, biological and radiological threats. AGMERM works with the Ministry of Defence .
SSAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions .
We provide expert independent advice on science policy and strategy to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). SAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs makes recommendations to government on the control of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs, including classification and scheduling under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its regulations. ACMD is an advisory non-departmental...
The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) is an independent scientific advisory body that looks at industrial injuries benefit and how it is administered. IIAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions .
After a review of Non-Departmental Public Bodies, the Defence Scientific Advisory Council (DSAC) was reclassified from an Advisory Non-Departmental Public Body to an Expert Committee in October 2016.The replacement body, known as the Defence Science Expert Committee (DSEC) will continue...
The Defence and Security Media Advisory (DSMA) Committee oversees a voluntary code which operates between the government departments which have responsibility for national security and the media. DSMA works with the Ministry of Defence .
We advise the Secretary of State for Defence on all conscientious objection claims. These claims are made by those in the armed forces whose application for permission to retire, resign or be discharged have been refused by the service authorities....
The council advises the Lord Chancellor on issues around public records over 30 years old, including public access to records when they’re transferred to the National Archives. The council also advises on requests by government departments to keep hold of...
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations, working with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance. Acas is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department...
The NRAC provides independent, external, evidence based advice to the MOD Chief Scientific Adviser (Nuclear) (CSA(N)), MOD Managing Director Warhead (and Senior Responsible Owner, SRO), DG Nuclear, and other senior MOD officials. NRAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored...
The Industrial Development Advisory Board (IDAB) advises ministers on applications from companies proposing to start capital investment projects in the Assisted Areas in England and who have applied for regional selective assistance under the Grant for Business Investment scheme or...
We review new designs of coins, medals, seals and decorations and then recommend preferred designs to the government. RMAC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by HM Treasury .
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) provides scientific and technical advice to support government decision makers during emergencies.
Medical advisory panels work with DVLA to provide expert advice, with the aim of improving road safety. See information on their role and current vacancies.
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