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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 update – August 2023

Category: News - Published on: Friday 4th August 2023

The Registrar is today publishing an updated guidance document on registration and Quarterly Information Returns. The updated guidance can be found here.


Strengthening Ethics and Integrity in Central Government

Category: News - Published on: Thursday 20th July 2023

The government has published Strengthening Ethics and Integrity in Central Government. Section Four considers the Register of Consultant Lobbyists. The Registrar’s submission of September 2022 to the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee’s inquiry into Lobbying and Influence is here.


Statement of Accounts – 2022/2023

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Wednesday 19th July 2023

Annual report and accounts 2022 to 2023 Table of contents  Performance report Introduction The role of Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists was established by the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (‘the Act’), under which those who lobby on behalf of a paying third party are required to register, declare […]


Summary of Investigation – Businessfore

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Friday 23rd June 2023

May to June 2023 Organisation or Person Investigated Businessfore Matter(s) Investigated Whether Businessfore conducted unregistered consultant lobbying Registrar’s Decision Based on assurances received, Businessfore has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying activity. Summary of Rationale for Decision Based on unequivocal and complete written assurances, Businessfore meets the three tests as a representative organisation, exempt from registration under […]


Summary of Investigation – Mohamed Amersi

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Thursday 22nd June 2023

May to June 2023 Organisation or Person Investigated Mohamed Amersi (“Mr Amersi”) Matter(s) Investigated Whether Mr Amersi conducted unregistered consultant lobbying. Registrar’s Decision Based on assurances received, Mr Amersi has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying activity. Summary of Rationale for Decision Mr Amersi’s representative provided unequivocal and complete written assurances that no payment was received […]


Summary of Investigation – Mustafa Mohammed

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Monday 19th June 2023

May – June 2023 Organisation or Person Investigated Mustafa Mohammed (“Dr Mohammed”) Matter(s) Investigated Whether Dr Mohammed conducted unregistered consultant lobbying Registrar’s Decision Based on assurances received, Dr Mohammed has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying activity. Summary of Rationale for Decision Dr Mohammed provided unequivocal and complete written assurances that no payment was received for […]


Business Plan 2023/24

Category: Corporate documents - Published on: Friday 26th May 2023


Summary of Investigation – Bim Afolami MP

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Thursday 18th May 2023

May 2023 Organisation or Person Investigated Bim Afolami MP (“Mr Afolami”) Matter(s) Investigated Whether Mr Afolami conducted unregistered consultant lobbying Registrar’s Decision Based on assurances received, Mr Afolami has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying activity. Summary of Rationale for Decision Although Mr Alofami failed to respond substantively to detailed questions, he provided unequivocal and complete […]


Summary of Investigation – Bradshaw Advisory Ltd

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Tuesday 16th May 2023

February – April 2023 Organisation or Person Investigated Bradshaw Advisory Ltd (“Bradshaw”) Matter(s) Investigated Whether Bradshaw conducted unregistered consultant lobbying activities Registrar’s Proposed Decision That Bradshaw carried out consultant lobbying activity while not registered. Summary of Rationale for Proposed Decision The Registrar is satisfied that that Bradshaw’s email of 7 February 2023 was a registerable […]


Summary of Investigation – Laurence Robertson MP

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Friday 12th May 2023

May 2023 Organisation or Person Investigated Laurence Robertson MP (“Mr Robertson”) Matter(s) Investigated Whether Mr Robertson conducted unregistered consultant lobbying Registrar’s Decision Based on assurances received, Mr Robertson has not conducted unregistered consultant lobbying activity. Summary of Rationale for Decision Based on Mr Robertson’s unequivocal and complete written assurances, he is not registered for VAT. […]


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