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Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office

The Investigatory Powers Commissioner's Office (ICPO), formerly the Office of the Surveillance Commissioners, monitors UK public authorities' use of covert surveillance, interception of communications, acquisition of communications data and other investigatory powers. Its website provides details of the work of the ICPO and the legal framework, with links to the relevant legislation. It also provides policy documents, guidance and information about the Technology Advisory Panel.

Academy of Experts

The Academy of Experts (TAE) is a UK professional body for expert witnesses. Its website provides searchable registers of expert witnesses, mediators and expert determiners. It also includes guidance, forms, a newsletter and details of TAE's training activities. There is a password-protected section of the site for members of TAE.

Legal Ombudsman

Website of the Legal Ombudsman for England and Wales, set up by the Office for Legal Complaints in 2010 to resolve complaints relating to legal services, such as conveyancing, wills and civil litigation. The site has organisational information, guidance on making a complaint and FAQs aimed at lawyers. There is also a selection of case studies, as well as business plans and discussion papers.

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