UK: review of the legal and regulatory framework governing charities

The Government has announced, in a written ministerial statement (here, pdf), that a review of the legal and regulatory framework governing charities, including but not restricted to the operation of the Charities Act (2006), is to be undertaken by Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts. The review's terms of reference are available here (pdf) and include the transparency and accountability of the charity sector, including reporting and auditing.