U.K. Lobbying (Transparency) Act 2014

The UK Lobbying (Transparency) Act 2014 was designed to make lobbying activities more transparent. It requires certain professional lobbyists and consultancy firms that communicate with UK government ministers or officials on behalf of clients to register and publicly disclose their activities, clients, and spending. The goal is to prevent undue influence and ensure accountability in how interests are represented in government decisions. However, the Act mainly applies to professional lobbyists and has limitations, such as excluding some forms of lobbying like grassroots campaigns, aiming to bring clarity and integrity to the lobbying process.