Legal useful links
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
A free newsletter and catalogue are available from the site and there is a media centre, list of services and products and events and resources sections
British and Irish Legal Information Institute
Provides case reports and judgements from courts in the UK, Ireland and the European Union.
Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Legal Helpline
CIPS members are able to access a free legal helpline. UK members can telephone between 08.00 – 20.00 Monday to
Friday and 09.00 – 12 noon on Saturdays and Sundays.
Competition Commission
An independent public body that investigates on referral by the UK competition authorities all matters concerning monopolies, mergers and economic regulation of utility companies. Also hears appeals against decisions of the director general of fair trading and utilities regulators
EU Business
General EU business on matters such as competition, employment, environment and energy as well as a section dedicated to tenders and contracts with the latest news on EU contract law changes and reviews
European Commission
Represents the European Commission in the UK in order to provide the government, business and the public with information on the commission's activities
European Parliament
Information for the citizens of 15 European countries on EU legislation, budgets and debates held in European Parliament
European Union
An all-encompassing resource for links and information concerning all aspects of European Union activities, including membership lists and prospective entrants
National Fraud Information Centre
This site looks at all aspects of fraud, its prevention and advice on how to report it
Office of Fair Trading
Information regarding consumer protection and fair competition in the business community
Office of Government Commerce
Website for the government's main procurement advisory body covering best value, large construction and IT contracts and project management
Office of Public Sector Information
Resource for finding out about all aspects of UK legislation, acts of parliament and explanations, regulation and inforoute which is a gateway to information held by other government bodies and regional legislation sites
Buying Solutions
The executive agency of the OGC offering advice and procurement arrangement services to purchasers in central government, the public sector and their private sector agents and contractors
Public Procurement in the European Union
All about public procurement in the European Union covering key issues, internal market rules, advice and business information
Serious Fraud Office
Looks at how fraud cases are dealt with, international co-operation, news, publications and also has a careers and opportunities section
Society of Construction Law
Information concerning all aspects of construction law
