Seminar on Lobbying, improving transparency and ethical standards
The Committee on Standards in Public Life will be holding a short evidence gathering seminar on lobbying on 21 September 2023.
Lobbying is an important and legitimate aspect of public life in a liberal democracy - the right of individuals, businesses and interest groups to make representations to government and elected officials is essential.
The seminar will explore how the rules are working in practice, and examine the government’s recent proposals around current transparency and governance arrangements. It will also consider the access provided by All Party Parliamentary Groups. The seminar will also discuss how ethical standards around lobbying can be improved and building greater public trust in government decision making.
Those taking part will include parliamentarians, lobbyists, senior civil servants, academics, and public and policy professionals.
Read Lord Evans’ blog on the forthcoming lobbying seminar.
A summary of the themes discussed at the seminar will be published on our website after the event.