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Freedom of Information

The Registrar is committed to the provisions and principles of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (‘FoIA’), and has adopted without modification the model publication scheme produced by the Information Commissioner. The Registrar will also look to make information available in response to requests, unless there is good reason to apply an exemption.

Although each request will be considered on its own merits, the Registrar will generally not release papers from an investigation into whether an organisation or individual has complied with the requirements of the Transparency of Lobbying [etc] Act 2014. Section 31 of FoIA (Law enforcement) will apply to these cases, and section 30(2) will also often be engaged where information is provided to the Registrar in confidence during the investigation.

Making a Freedom of Information request

Prior to making an FoI request, you may find it helpful to read the general guidance on how to make a request. However, when making an FoI request to the Registrar, please use the email address office@orcl.gov.uk.

Guidance updates on registration and compliance

Category: News - Published on: Friday 28th June 2019

The Registrar has today published updated guidance on: Registration and Quarterly Information Returns; and Compliance, including Information Notices, offences and penalties. These guidance notes update guidance previously issued in 2015 and 2018 respectively. All guidance published by the Registrar can be viewed via our Guidance page.


Investigation case summary – Calvert Communications

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Monday 10th June 2019

Between October and December 2018, the Registrar investigated an allegation of unregistered consultant lobbying by Calvert Communications, in relation to activities a vacancy notice job description indicated staff would undertake.

A summary of the investigation and conclusion can be downloaded by clicking the heading above.


Investigation case summary – Institute of Economic Affairs activities for E Foundation

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Monday 10th June 2019

Between July and November 2018, the Registrar investigated allegations of unregistered consultant lobbying by the Institute of Economic Affairs, in relation to communications and meetings with UK Government Ministers on behalf of the E Foundation.

A summary of the investigation and conclusion can be downloaded by clicking the heading above.


Investigation case summary – New Statesman event emails

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Monday 10th June 2019

Between July 2017 and October 2018, the Registrar investigated alleged unregistered consultant lobbying by the New Statesman, in relation to the organisation of an event involving Government Ministers and paying attendees.

A brief summary of the investigation and conclusion can be downloaded by clicking the heading above.


2019-20 Business Plan

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Thursday 11th April 2019

The Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists, Harry Rich, published his Business Plan today, setting out key priorities to ensure continued compliance with the Transparency of Lobbying [etc] Act 2014.


Record of Registrar’s external communications in 2019

Category: Publications - Published on: Tuesday 12th February 2019

A record of all the written and oral external communications conducted by the Registrar, Harry Rich, during 2019.


Record of Registrar’s external communications in 2018

Category: Publications - Published on: Tuesday 12th February 2019

A record of all the written and oral external communications conducted by the Registrar, Harry Rich, from 22 September 2018 (the date he took office) to 31 December 2018.


Record of Registrar’s interests

Category: Publications - Published on: Friday 8th February 2019

Click the heading to view a record of the Registrar’s external interests.


Note from the new Registrar

Published on: Friday 5th October 2018

As the newly appointed Registrar I am looking forward to working with all those with an interest in the transparency of the work of consultant lobbyists with Ministers and Permanent Secretaries on behalf of clients. My core statutory focus is on maintaining an accurate register and I am encouraged that the overwhelming majority of those […]


Newsletter – September 2018

Published on: Thursday 20th September 2018

Personal note from the Registrar This is my final week as Registrar – I will be standing down at the end of my term on 21 September. I will be handing over to my successor later this week, so there will be no discontinuity. I would like to thank all registrants and stakeholders whom I […]


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