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Wise in 5: National Commissioners

What connects Scottish children, Welsh speakers of all ages, and the victims and survivors of the Northern Ireland ‘Troubles’?

They may be very different in their concerns and lived experiences, but each of these groups has a statutory Commissioner who advocates for their rights and interests. The definitions of commissioners and commission often differ between administrations and systems.

This briefing is a comparative analysis of those Commissioners across the nations who hold the title of ‘Commissioner’ and advocate for a group or a particular policy area, defend or promote the rights of certain groups and individuals, and are established in law.  We examine the role of Commissioners (and Commissions) across the nations of Britain and Ireland and clarify which commissioners are England-only, UK-wide, or specific to one nation and sets the roles, responsibilities, and territorial remit of some of the key commissioners across the nations.