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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.

Consultation on the incidental exception and APPG secretariats March 2022

Category: Consultations - Published on: Thursday 21st April 2022

Registrar’s conclusions – 21 April 2022     From 3 March 2022 to 1 April 2022 the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists consulted on: The incidental exception All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) secretariats Responses to the consultation can be found here.   The Registrar has considered the responses in the context of his duties under the Act and has reached […]


Consultation on the incidental exception and APPG secretariats March 2022

Category: Consultations - Published on: Thursday 21st April 2022

Consultation responses – 21 April 2022 The eight responses to the consultation are reproduced in this document. Age Verification Providers Association CIPR Field Consulting Ltd Gill Morris Communications Limited (DevoConnect) Meadhanan Ltd Minister of State Lord True CBE T&I Communications Ltd Wynchwood Consulting Response from Age Verification Providers Association Thank you for the opportunity to […]


Summary of Investigation – Oxford CCW

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Friday 1st April 2022

Organisation or Person Investigated The University of Oxford Changing Character of War Centre (CCW) Matter(s) Investigated Whether CCW is an unregistered consultant lobbyist Registrar’s Decision CCW has not conducted consultant lobbying activities. Summary of Rationale for Decision This decision is based on substantive assurances from CCW that they have not communicated with Ministers, Permanent Secretaries […]


Registrar’s consultation now extended to 1 April

Category: Consultations - Published on: Monday 28th March 2022

Registrar’s consultation now extended to 1 April


Summary of Investigation – Ensus UK Limited

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Friday 25th March 2022

Organisation or Person Investigated Ensus UK Limited (Ensus) Matter(s) Investigated Whether Ensus is an unregistered consultant lobbyist Registrar’s Decision Ensus is not a consultant lobbyist. Summary of Rationale for Decision Based on assurances given, that Ensus receives no payment for its role supporting the APPG for British Bioethanol (the APPG), Ensus is not a consultant […]


Summary of Investigation – UKPIA

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Thursday 24th March 2022

Organisation or Person Investigated UK Petroleum Industry Association Limited (UKPIA) Matter(s) Investigated Whether UKPIA is an unregistered consultant lobbyist Registrar’s Decision Based on assurances given, UKPIA has not conducted consultant lobbying activities. Summary of Rationale for Decision UKPIA provided assurances that no registrable communications have been made in their secretariat role for All-Party Parliamentary Group […]


Register of External Gifts and Hospitality 22/23

Category: External Gifts and Hospitality - Published on: Wednesday 16th March 2022

You can download below a record of all external gifts and hospitality for 2021/23 for the Registrar. Last updated April 2023.


Consultation on the incidental exception and APPG secretariats – 3rd March to 1st April 2022

Category: Consultations - Published on: Thursday 3rd March 2022

A.      About the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists The purpose of the Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists is to ensure that there is transparency in the engagement of consultant lobbyists with UK Government Ministers and Permanent Secretaries (and equivalents) on behalf of their clients, in accordance with the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-party Campaigning and […]


Privacy Notice for Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists (ORCL) Transparency Data

Published on: Friday 25th February 2022

This notice sets out how we will use your personal data, and your rights. It is made under Articles 13 and/or 14 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).  YOUR DATA  Purpose The purpose for which we are processing your personal data is to publish  transparency data relating to the registrar’s meetings, correspondence, […]


Privacy Notice for Office of the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists (ORCL) Public Consultations

Published on: Thursday 24th February 2022

This notice sets out how we will use your personal data, and your rights. It is made under Articles 13 and/or 14 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).  YOUR DATA  Purpose The purpose for which we are processing your personal data is to obtain the opinions of members of the public, parliamentarians […]


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