Lobbying Transparency: Impacts and Improvements

Whilst lobbying is an integral part of the democratic process, it is imperative that policy is developed transparently, that there is a level playing field for interested parties, and that decision makers hear from a range of diverse voices.

Lobbying transparency is therefore vital to understand who is seeking to influence decision making, and where there are concerns about access to policy makers.

Scotland’s lobbying register sets a standard for the UK. This event will share analysis about what lobbying data reveals and consider what improvements might give us even better insights into the who, what and how of lobbying.

We will also share Transparency International UK’s Open Access tool which uses AI to enable easier interrogation and comparison of lobbying data at Holyrood and Westminster by topic.

There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion.

Prior to attending the event please contact events@transparency.org.uk if you have any specific access requirements or if you require personal assistance in the event of an evacuation.