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Corporate Governance Framework

Our corporate governance framework sets out the necessary responsibilities and procedures that guarantee we operate properly.

  1. Contents
  2. 1 - Purpose of document

1 - Purpose of document

1.1. This framework document (the 'framework document') has been agreed between the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Gambling Commission (“the Commission”) in accordance with HM Treasury’s handbook Managing Public Money1 (MPM) (as updated from time to time) and has been approved by HM Treasury.

1.2. The framework document sets out the broad governance framework within which the Commission and DCMS operate. It sets out the Commission’s core responsibilities, describes the governance and accountability framework that applies between the roles of DCMS and the Commission, and sets out how the day-to-day relationship works in practice, including in relation to governance and financial matters.

1.3. The document does not convey any legal powers or responsibilities but both parties agree to operate within its terms. 

1.4. References to the Commission include all its subsidiaries and joint ventures that are classified to the public sector and central government for national accounts purposes. If the Commission establishes a subsidiary or joint venture, there shall be a document setting out the arrangements between it and the Commission agreed with DCMS. 

1.5. Copies of the document and any subsequent amendments have been placed in the libraries of both Houses of Parliament and made available to members of the public on the Gambling Commission website and GOV.UK.

1.6. This framework document should be reviewed and updated at least every three years unless there are exceptional reasons that render this inappropriate that have been agreed with HM Treasury and the Principal Accounting Officer of the sponsor department. The latest date for review and updating of this document is 1 September 2025.

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