The Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 is in force from 12 March 2018. Please see the leaflet for further information.
The Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 became law in April 2016. The Act aims to increase public transparency about lobbying. It defines particular types of communication as ‘regulated lobbying’.
From 12 March 2018 the Lobbying Register website must be used by anyone who engages in regulated lobbying to record details of their activities. The Register is also searchable by anyone with an interest in finding out about regulated lobbying activity that has taken place.
Regulated lobbying only involves lobbying when it takes place face-to-face with:
Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
Members of the Scottish Government (including the Scottish Law Officers)
Junior Scottish Ministers
The Permanent Secretary of the Scottish Government
Scottish Government Special Advisers
There are a number of exemptions in the Act that may mean you will not need to enter details in the Lobbying Register. The Lobbying Register Team have produced guidance on the Act to help you to determine whether it applies to you.
Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce
As the leading business membership organisation in Dundee & Angus and part of the worldwide long-established Chamber of Commerce brand, we help local businesses to connect, communicate and develop for business benefit.
