2.12 The Bureau has limited powers to regulate the activities of the 10,000 Registered Bodies, which are covered by a Code of Practice which is quite limited in scope. The Bureau cannot refuse registration, or terminate an existing registration for any Registered Body that does not manage its responsibilities effectively (but can do so if it appears likely to make it possible for information to become available to someone who is considered unsuitable). The large number of Registered Bodies makes it difficult to monitor compliance. Legislative changes are planned which, if passed, will give the Bureau powers to mandate standards for identity validation and completion of the application form, and to revoke a registration when such standards are not met. The rigorous enforcement of such standards is expected to lead to a reduction in the number of Registered Bodies.