In US politics, short list is most frequently used in two instances: first a list of prospective vice presidential nominees compiled for the benefit of a party's presidential nominee, and a list of people who might be nominated by an executive office holder to a judicial or lower executive office.
Consumer protection laws are a form of government regulation aimed to protect consumer rights. Organizations that promote consumer protection include government agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission, the Bureau of Consumer Protection, and the newly formed Consumer Financial Protection Agency.
Disclosure and barring arrangements help protect children and vulnerable adults. Below is information on how they work and information on the law. Safeguarding legislation enables organisations to carry out background checks on those individuals they engage to work, or volunteer, in regulated activity. The checks are issued by AccessNI.