Sch 1 para 42
(1) The Commission shall not— (a) be regarded as the servant or agent of the Crown, or (b) enjoy any status, immunity or privilege of the Crown. (2) Service as Commissioner, Investigating Commissioner or employee of the Commission is not employment in the civil service of the State. (3) The Secretary of State shall have regard to the desirability of ensuring that the Commission is under as few constraints as reasonably possible in determining— (a) its activities, (b) its timetables, and (c) its priorities.