An independent commissioner refers to a person appointed to make decisions or supervise a particular situation or organization without being influenced by others. They work without favoritism, ensuring fairness and transparency. Full definition
The Lords handed another defeat to the government last night, as peers ignored its opposition to independent commissioners for terror suspects. (politics.co.uk)
This combination of needing a warrant from one of the most senior members of the Government, decided on the basis of detailed legal advice, with such decisions reviewed by independent Commissioners and implemented by Agencies with strong legal and ethical frameworks, with the addition of Parliamentary scrutiny by the ISC whose powers are being increased, provides one of the strongest systems of checks and balances and democratic accountability for Secret Intelligence anywhere in the world. (politics.co.uk)
We would encourage the PM to consider adding an independent commissioner to complement the champion role. (politics.co.uk)