Lobbyists, Governments and Public Trust, Volume 2
Promoting Integrity through Self-regulation
This second volume of OECD's study on lobbying examines regulation and self-regulation of lobbying. It includes chapters defining and examining lobbying, describing the role of professional lobbying associations, exploring various codes of conduct and examining specific codes in various countries, examining lobbyists' attitudes toward regulation and self-regulation, and exploring various options for enhancing transparency and accountability.
Association of Professional Political Consultants Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct covers the activities of regulated political consultants, defined as APPC member companies, their staff and non-executive consultants, in relation to all United Kingdom, English, Welsh, Scottish and Northern Ireland central, regional and local government bodies and agencies, public bodies and political parties (hereinafter institutions of Government). This Code applies equally to all clients, whether or not fee-paying.