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 This page is for the names of groups and associations of interest to advocates and practitioners and seekers of fair play, anywhere.

Catalyst. The Catalyst Trust was set up in 1998 to promote new, practical policies directed to the redistribution of power, wealth and opportunity. Catalyst is not aligned to any political party, but we are an organisation of the left, of democratic socialists, with a clear statement of purpose." The chairman is Roy Hattersley. John Underwood, former director of communications of the Labour Party, is director of Catalyst. Email catalyst@catalyst-trust.co.uk

Citizens in action. Active citizens may find this helpful. www.citizensconnection.net

Complaints. How to complain - a useful starting point. www.howtocomplain.com

Electoral Reform Society. Argues that the new Parliament, after the election of June 7 2001, is not representative, and campaigns for more women. Email: david@reform.demon.co.uk

Fawcett Society. Says fewer than 20 per cent of the candidates selected by the five main parties in the 2001 election were women. Web site www.fawcettsociety.org.uk

General Medical Council. To check on whether or not your doctor is registered, with dates, location, university where trained, and year qualified. www.gmc-uk.org

Howard League for Penal Reform. The best-qualified, independent source of information on the subject. www.ukonline.co.uk/howardleague

Local Government Ombudsman. Dealing with your local council ? If the councillors and officers will not or cannot help, try the Ombudsman. Web site www.lgo.org.uk

New Politics Network. Its slogan is "connecting people and politics." It works with parties and groups across the centre-left in British and European politics, providing a practical view of the issues shaping the new political landscape. Details from Ben Rodway on ben@new-politics.net

Operation Black Vote. Says "Hague needs to lead from the front in a zero tolerance approach to racism in rhetoric and policy, whether by MPs standing down at the election, prospective candidates or party members." But note also the sacking by Ian Duncan Smith of a Tory party official in Wales because of links with the BNP, August 23. Ashok@chartert88.org.uk

Political parties. Local MPs can be helpful. It is also useful to check the web sites of the political parties. The Conservative party is at www.conservative-party.org.uk Labour: www.labour.org.uk Liberal Democrat: www.libdems.org.uk

Refugee Council. It says "serious politicians should have no problem in committing themselves not to exploit racial hostility for votes..." Details from Imran Hussain on imran.hussain@refugeecouncil.org.uk

Statistics The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the place to seek precise official figures, eg, population of England and Wales mid-2000 was 52,943,300. Web site www.statistics.gov.uk

Your rights. A starting point for information on your rights as a citizen. www.adviceguide.org.uk

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