Despite negative connotations, fair lobbying is a good and legitimate activity; it is vital to democracy that individuals, businesses and charities are able to input and respond to policy developments or proposed new legislation. Whether proposing solutions, raising concerns or …
In the third blog of our ‘Who’s Who?’ series, looking at role and remits of the various standards regulators, Committee independent member Professor Gillian Peele examines the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments and the Register of Consultant Lobbyists.
Dr Jane Martin, an independent Member of the Committee, blogs about the importance of openness and timely transparency around lobbying.
Transparency International (TI) recently published its latest report ‘Lifting the Lid on Lobbying’. It’s a thorough look at the state of play on lobbying and identifies gaps and differences in permissible behaviour across the country. The report calls for all …
