The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food. The FSA provides advice and information to the public and Government on food safety from farm to fork,... more

The International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) is a leading human rights organization solely devoted to improving the rights of people around the world who are targeted for imprisonment, abuse or death because of their sexuality, gender identity or HIV/AIDS status.... more

Britain's Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.

DEFRA publish key trends guide DEFRA has published a new edition of its guide to key trends and other statistics on the environment. 'Environment in your Pocket 2003' includes more than 50 key data series covering: the global atmosphere, air quality, inland water quality and use, coastal... more

Sponsored by the NSW Department of State and Regional Development, the NSW biotechnology industry convention, AusBioNSW, provides an opportunity to share technology development and commercialisation experiences.

CRE publish workplace guidelines on racial equality The Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) has published a new code of practice for employers on racial equality. The guidelines include advice on avoiding unlawful racial discrimination and harassment, and outlines employers' legal... more

The Crown Prosecution Service is the National Authority responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police in England and Wales. Created by the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985, CPS is an independent body that works closely with the police. The head of the Crown... more

Opra is committed to playing a supportive and educational role to help increase understanding of - and compliance with - the legal duties and responsibilities involved in running occupational pension schemes. We also publish reports about named individual cases under section 103 of the... more