Introducing A Statutory Register Of Lobbyists

Author : Great Britain: Cabinet Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0101823320

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Introducing a statutory register of lobbyists by Great Britain: Cabinet Office Pdf

The Government is committed to introducing a statutory register of lobbyists. The aim is to increase the information available about lobbyists without unduly restricting lobbyists' freedom and ability to represent the views of the businesses, groups, charities and other individuals and organisations they represent or to deter members of the public from getting involved in policy making. This consultation paper asks a number of specific questions whose answers will help inform the drafting of the legislation that will be brought in. The key questions are: on the definition of lobbying and lobbyists; who should or should not be required to register; what information should be provided in the register; how often should the register be updated; what sanctions might be appropriate; who should run the register? An annex includes background information, jncluding reference to the Public Administration Select Committee report on lobbying (1st report session 2008-09, HC 36-I, ISBN 9780215525598), the Government response (PASC 8th special report, HC 1058, ISBN 9780215541499), and details of other jurisdictions' approaches to lobbying regulation. (PASC also did a follow-up on developments since its earlier inquiry: 5th report of session 2009-10 (HC 108, ISBN 9780215542649) to which the Government responded (3rd special report, HC 393, ISBN 9780215544421)).

Author : Great Britain: Cabinet Office
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0101841221

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A summary of responses to the Cabinet Office's consultation document "Introducing a statutory register of lobbyists" by Great Britain: Cabinet Office Pdf

The consultation paper published in January 2012 (Cm. 8233, ISBN 9780101823326)

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Political and Constitutional Reform Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 021504682X

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Introducing a statutory register of lobbyists by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Political and Constitutional Reform Committee Pdf

The proposals in the Government's consultation paper, Introducing a Statutory Register of Lobbyists (Cm 8233, ISBN 9780101823326), focused the register on those who undertake lobbying activities on behalf of a third party client. Under the proposals, a lobbyist who worked in house for a large company such as News International would not be required to register, whereas a 'one-man band' lobbyist would be, and have to name their clients, and pay for the privilege. There is no evidence to suggest that third party lobbyists are a particular problem within the lobbying community; the Government's own records of ministerial meetings suggest that third party lobbyists make up less than 1% of all meetings with Ministers. The Government should abandon its plans and introduce regulation to cover all those who lobby professionally, in a paid role, including those who lobby on behalf of charities, trade unions, and think tanks. The Committee specifically recommends the Government: publish information about ministerial meetings no more than a month after the month in which the meeting occurred; improve the level of detail in meeting disclosures, so that the actual topic of a meeting is disclosed, rather than obscure terms like 'general discussion'; publish, where applicable, the company or charity number of any organisation that meets with Ministers or officials, so that the identity of the organisation can be properly verified; standardise the format of meeting data, with a view to publishing all ministerial and official meetings on one website, rather than on many different Government websites.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264214224

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Lobbyists, Governments and Public Trust, Volume 3 Implementing the OECD Principles for Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying by OECD Pdf

This report takes stock of progress made in implementing the 2010 Recommendation on Principles for Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying – the only international instrument addressing major risks in the public decision-making process related to lobbying.

Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Political and Constitutional Reform Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-29
Category : Great Britain. Parliament
ISBN : 9780215085818

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HC 1128 - The Work of the Committee in the 2010 Parliament by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Political and Constitutional Reform Committee Pdf

The Political and Constitutional Reform Select Committee was established in June 2010 to consider political and constitutional reform. Over the last five years the Committee has scrutinised the Government's substantial programme of political and constitutional reform - which included fixing the term of a Parliament, bringing forward proposals for recalling MPs, establishing a register of third party lobbyists and implementing Individual Electoral Registration. The establishment of a dedicated select committee to consider these matters has brought additional parliamentary scrutiny to a substantial part of the Government's programme. Should the next Government plan to take forward constitutional reform, a select committee be established to examine the Government's proposals, to keep the progress of any political and constitutional reform under regular review, and to continue the work this Committee has undertaken. The Committee has also highlighted the extent to which it has engaged the public with it's work through consultations and increased use of social media, online surveys and informal events. This public engagement is one of it's greatest innovations, and something which it encourages other committees to adopt in the future

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Political and Constitutional Reform Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0215062353

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House of Commons - Political and Constitutional Reform Committee: The Government's Lobbying Bill - Volume I: HC 601-I by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Political and Constitutional Reform Committee Pdf

The Committee supports the aims of increasing transparency in lobbying and effectively and fairly regulating third-party campaigning, but finds that the Government's bill is seriously flawed, because of inadequate consultation and a lack of pre-legislative scrutiny. Moreover, the definition of "consultant lobbying" is so narrow that not only would it exclude in-house lobbyists, which was the Government's intention, but it would also exclude the vast majority of third-party lobbyists and particularly the larger organisations. Many companies undertake lobbying as part of a wider communications and public relations business, and they spend very little of their time meeting directly with Ministers and Permanent Secretaries, meaning they could argue they were exempt from registering. The register should be expanded to include in-house lobbyists, and to cover the provision of advice on lobbying, as well as direct contact with Ministers and Permanent Secretaries. Special Advisers and Senior Civil Servants should be included in the list of people with whom contact counts as lobbying. Part 2 of the Bill, on non-party campaigning, and particularly the definition of spending "for electoral purposes" is confusing. The Committee urges the Government temporarily to withdraw the Bill and support a motion in the House to set up a special committee to carry out pre-legislative scrutiny, using the text of the existing Bill as a draft. The special committee should be charged with producing an improved Bill within six months.

Author : Canada. Industry Canada
Publisher : Industrie Canada
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Law
ISBN : MINN:31951D01474362V

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Lobbyists Registration Act by Canada. Industry Canada Pdf

Lobbying involves communication by individuals who are paid to attempt to influence government decisions through its public office holders. This guide has been developed to provide general information on the Lobbyists Registration Act as revised in 1995. It provides information on when and how to register. A code of conduct, prepared by the Office of the Ethics Counsellor, is included with the intent to ensure that lobbying is done ethically and with the highest standards.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0215048385

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Sessional Returns by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons Pdf

On cover and title page: House, committees of the whole House, general committees and select committees

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: Select Committee on the Constitution
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0108551393

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House of Lords - Select Committee on the Constitution: Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill - HL 62 by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Lords: Select Committee on the Constitution Pdf

In Transparency Of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning And Trade Union Administration Bill (HL 62), the Select Committee on the Constitution raises significant concerns about the content and handling of the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill. The Bill, which regulates lobbying and sets rules on expenditure by persons or bodies other than political parties at elections, is due for its second reading in the Lords on 22 October 2013. The report says that effective parliamentary scrutiny is of manifest importance for legislation of constitutional significance. The Committee questions whether the significant lowering of the cap on expenditure at general elections by third parties is justified, given the fundamental constitutional right to freedom of political expression. There has been a lack of consultation by the Government on the proposals, including with the Electoral Commission, as well as the lack of

Author : Alexander Horne,Andrew Le Sueur
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-02
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509906451

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Parliament by Alexander Horne,Andrew Le Sueur Pdf

This collection of essays by leading academics, lawyers, parliamentarians and parliamentary officials provides a critical assessment of the UK Parliament's two main constitutional roles-as a legislature and as the preeminent institution for calling government to account. Both functions are undergoing change and facing new challenges. Part 1 (Legislation) includes chapters on Parliament's emerging responsibilities for pre-legislative scrutiny of government Bills and for evaluating proposed legislation against explicit constitutional standards. The impact on legislation of the European Union and the growing influence of the House of Lords are also examined. Part 2 (Accountability) investigates how Parliament operates to scrutinise areas of executive action previously often shielded from effective parliamentary oversight, including national security, war-making powers and administrative justice. There are also chapters on parliamentary reform, including analysis of the House of Commons 'Wright reforms', parliamentary sovereignty, privilege and the European Convention on Human Rights, Euroscepticism, and parliamentary sovereignty and the regulation of lobbyists. The book will be of interest to anyone who is curious about the work of Parliament and is aimed at legal academics, practitioners and political scientists.

Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Political and Constitutional Reform Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780215078155

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HC 223 - Pre-Appointment Hearing: Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Political and Constitutional Reform Committee Pdf

Author : Committee on Standards in Public Life
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0101851928

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Standards Matter by Committee on Standards in Public Life Pdf

The Committee for Standards in Public Life felt that the time was right to undertake a review of the key lessons that have been learnt since the Nolan Committee's first report (ISBN 9780101285025) was published in 1995 about how to improve ethical standards in public life - to stand back and reflect on what has been achieved and what still needs to be done. The report argues that much of the basic infrastructure to improve standards is now in place. Statements of key principles and codes of conduct have been adopted by most public bodies, new regulators have been created or had their existing remits clarified, and awareness of principles such as integrity, accountability and openness has increased considerably. The Committee believes standards of behaviour in many areas of public life have improved. But the Committee finds it disturbing that concerns continue to be raised about the integrity of so many of the country's key institutions or those within them; and the evidence of the last few years and months suggests that there is still much to do before the high standards in public life to which we all aspire are fully internalised in the cultures of all our public institutions. The report concludes that the need now is not for more principles, codes or regulators but rather for the existing arrangements to be more consistently and actively implemented.

Author : Lionel Zetter
Publisher : Harriman House Limited
Page : 630 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780857194541

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Lobbying 3e by Lionel Zetter Pdf

Fully revised, updated and expanded third edition Lobbying is a global industry which thrives wherever democracy is established. This third edition of Lobbying by Lionel Zetter straddles the globe, from the USA to Japan. It covers the Westminster and Scottish Parliaments, and the Welsh, Northern Ireland and London Assemblies. It examines the lobbying scenes in the USA and Brussels. Finally, the book also deals with Asia, the Gulf and the Middle East. The acknowledged industry bible, this book explains all aspects of lobbying in an expert yet accessible manner. Areas covered include: - the historical background to lobbying, and the ethical and regulatory frameworks - advice on how to break into lobbying - the mechanics of lobbying, and the techniques employed by lobbyists around the world - the various types of lobbying and public affairs campaigns - how to use the media and third-party advocates in support of a campaign - a step-by-step guide to planning and implementing a lobbying campaign. The author is an acknowledged expert in his field, and this book represents a distillation of his decades of experience. There are also 'top tips' from some of the most senior lobbyists in the world, as well as contributions from elected politicians.

Author : Lionel Zetter
Publisher : Harriman House Limited
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780857191649

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Lobbying by Lionel Zetter Pdf

Fully revised, updated and expanded second edition Lobbying is a global industry which thrives wherever democracy is established. This book straddles the globe, from the USA to Japan. It covers the Westminster and Scottish Parliaments, and the Welsh, Northern Ireland and London Assemblies. It examines the lobbying scenes in the USA and Brussels. Finally, the book also deals with Asia, the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East. This book examines and explains all aspects of lobbying in an expert yet accessible manner. Areas covered include: - The historical background to lobbying, and the ethical and regulatory frameworks - The mechanics of lobbying, and the techniques employed by lobbyists around the world - The various types of lobbying and public affairs campaigns - Advice on how to break into lobbying - The procedure for appointing a public affairs consultancy - How to use third party advocates in support of a campaign The author is an acknowledged expert in his field, and this book represents a distillation of his decades of experience. There are also 'top tips' from some of the most senior lobbyists in the world, as well as contributions from elected politicians.

Author : Phil Harris,Craig S Fleisher
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 729 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781473959088

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The SAGE Handbook of International Corporate and Public Affairs by Phil Harris,Craig S Fleisher Pdf

The new edition of this book includes increased international coverage of the field, and a strong focus on emerging trends, as well as providing a comprehensive overview of the foundations and key aspects of the discipline.