Tag: Lobbying Act

Latest Cameron ruling highlights flaws of Lobbying Act – PRCA

Stuart Mitchell

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) Public Affairs Board has responded to the news that former Prime Minister, David Cameron, has been cleared of wrongdoing in a ruling by the Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists (ORCL). The decision follows an investigation into whether Mr Cameron should have registered as a consultant lobbyist while working for US biotech group Illumina. ORCL began its investigation in August following media reports that the former Prime Minister lobbied UK government ministers on behalf of the company. PRCA Public Affairs Board Chair Liam…

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PRCA Responds to Lobbying Act Review Calling for Major Change

Stuart Mitchell

The PRCA has responded to the Government’s review of the 2014 Lobbying Act, calling for major changes to improve public confidence in the democratic process. In its response, the PRCA called for four revisions to the current system: – The scope of the Act should be widened, so that it covers all who lobby rather than just third party consultant lobbyists. This would include lawyers, accountants, and management consultants who carry out the business of consultant lobbying, yet who are rarely captured under the scope of the Act. It would also…

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