The organisations we sponsor, their classification and roles. Information about the classification of executive agencies and non departmental public bodies can be found on the Civil Service website.
ABC
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Administrative Justice and Tribunals Council
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in Constitution and functions -
Advisory Committees on General Commissioners of Income Tax
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in Judicial Appointments annual report 2002 [PDF 62kb, 6 pages] -
Advisory Committees on General Commissioners of Income Tax (Northern Ireland)
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB) to Northern Ireland Court Service
Role of body set out in Judicial Appointments annual report 2002 [PDF 62kb, 6 pages] -
Advisory Committees on Justices of the Peace in England and Wales
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in the Becoming a magistrate -
Advisory Committees on Justices of the Peace in Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in the Becoming a magistrate -
Advisory Council on Historical Manuscripts
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB) to The National Archives
Role of body set out in terms of reference -
Advisory Council on National Records and Archives
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB) to The National Archives
Role of body set out in terms of reference -
Advisory Council on Public Records
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB) to The National Archives
Role of body set out in terms of reference -
Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in terms of reference [PDF 1.62MB, 37 pages] -
Assessor for Compensation for Miscarriages of Justice
Independent Body
Role of body set out in statement -
The Boundary Commission, England
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in our role and responsibilities -
The Boundary Commission, Scotland
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB) to Scotland Office
Role of body set out in Fifth Periodical Review -
The Boundary Commission, Wales
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in annual report 2005/06 [PDF 0.45MB, 18 pages] -
Civil Justice Council
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in role and code of practice -
Civil Procedure Rule Committee
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in background - Correctional Services Accreditation Panel
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in annual report 2005/06 -
Courts Boards
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in Courts Boards guidance [PDF 0.228MB, 20 pages]
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Criminal Cases Review Commission
Executive non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in our role -
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority
Executive non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in Vision and aims -
Criminal Procedure Rule Committee
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in role and responsibilities -
Crown Court Rule Committee
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in terms of reference
DEF
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The Directorate of Judicial Offices for England and Wales
Independent directorate comprising: the Judicial Office; Judicial Studies Board; and Judicial Communications Office
Role of body set out in function of the the directorate -
Family Justice Council
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in terms of reference -
Family Procedure Rule Committee
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in terms of reference in 2006 annual report [PDF 38kb, 6 pages]
GHI
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HM Courts Service (HMCS)
Executive agency
Role of body set out in framework document [PDF 1.32MB, 36 pages] -
HM Inspectorate of Court Administration
Independent statutory office
Role of body set out in remit and guiding principles -
HM Inspectorate of Prisons
Independent Inspectorate
Role of body set out in statement of purpose -
HM Inspectorate of Probation
Independent Inspectorate
Role of body set out in statement of purpose -
HM Land Registry
Non Ministerial Dept and Trading Fund Executive Agency
Role of body set out in About us -
HM Prison Service
Executive Agency
Role of body set out in statement of purpose -
Independent Monitoring Boards
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in annual reports -
Insolvency Rules Committee
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in terms of reference
JKL
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Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC)
Executive non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in About us -
Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman
Independent statutory office
Role of Ombudsman set out in The Ombudsman's profile -
Land Registration Rule Committee
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in freedom of information publication scheme [PDF 55KB, 6 pages] -
Law Commission
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in role and working practices -
Legal Services Commission (LSC)
Executive non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in framework document [PDF 0.275MB, 32 pages] -
Legal Services Consultative Panel
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in work programme 2004/05 [PDF 40KB, 2 pages]
MNO
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The National Archives
Non-ministerial department and executive agency
Role of body set out in Framework Document -
National Offender Management Service (NOMS)
Part of Ministry of Justice corporate centre
Role of body set out in about NOMS -
National Probation Service
NPS is part of NOMS and the individual 42 Probation Area Boards are Bodies Corporate established by statute
Role of body set out in our aims -
Northern Ireland Court Service (NiCtS)
Separate Civil Service
Role of body set out in purpose and strategic objectives -
Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission
Executive non departmental public body (NDPB) to Northern Ireland Court Service
Role of body set out in role and responsibilities -
Northern Ireland Legal Services Commission
Executive non departmental public body (NDPB) to Northern Ireland Court Service
Role of body set out in mission and aim -
Offices of Courts Funds, the Official Solicitor and Public Trustee
Independent statutory office
Role of body set out in function of the offices -
Office for Criminal Justice Reform (OCJR)
Tri-lateral body (hosted by Ministry of Justice)
Role of body set out objectives and responsibilities -
Office of the Information Commissioner
Executive non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in framework document [PDF 98KB, 25 pages] -
Office of the Judge Advocate General
Independent body
Role of body set out in other offices -
Office of the Judicial Committee
Part of Ministry of Justice, reporting ministerially to the Lord President of the Council
Role of body set out in objectives and structure -
Office for Judicial Complaints
Other independent offices
Role of body set out in memorandum of understanding -
Office of the Legal Services Complaints Commissioner
Independent statutory office
Role of body set out in role and statutory powers -
Office of the Legal Services Ombudsman
Independent statutory office
Role of body set out in annual report 2005/06 -
Office of the Public Guardian
Executive agency
Role of body set out in Framework Document
PQR
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Parliamentary Boundary Commission for England
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in code of practice [PDF 17KB, 4 pages] -
Parole Board
Executive non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in role of the board -
Prisons and Probation Ombudsman
Ombudsman
Role of body set out in About us -
Privy Council Office
Part of Ministry of Justice, reporting ministerially to the Lord President of the Council
Role of body set out in objectives and structure
STU
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Scotland Office
Office relating to devolved administrations
Role of body set out in memorandum of understanding -
Sentencing Advisory Panel
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in about us -
Sentencing Guidelines Council
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in statement of purpose -
Strategic Investment Board
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in terms of reference -
Tribunals Service
Executive agency
Role of body set out in framework document
VWX
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Victims Advisory Panel
Advisory non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in report on 'Listening to victims - the first year of the Victims' Advisory Panel' [PDF 77KB, 18 pages] -
Wales Office
Office relating to devolved administrations
Role of body set out in memorandum of understanding
YZ
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Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
Executive non departmental public body (NDPB)
Role of body set out in our mission

