Iiac.org.uk
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The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council website
Description
Composition of the Council
The Council currently consists of 16 members appointed by the Secretary of State. There are seven independent members made up of specialists in occupational medicine, epidemiology, toxicology and lawyers. There are four members representing employers and four representing employees.
The Council's Remit
The statutory provisions governing the Council's work are set out in Section 171 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992. The Council has three roles:
To advise on matters referred to it by the Secretary of State. Draft regulations or proposals concerning the Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit Scheme must be referred to the Council for consideration and advice, unless they are exempted by law from such reference.
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English
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