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Record of all statutory notices issued by the Registrar

A record of all statutory notices issued by the Registrar since the Transparency of Lobbying [etc] Act 2014 came into force. Statutory notices are: information notices; and civil penalty notices (including the precursor ‘notice of intention to issue a civil penalty’). Basic information is provided on the reason for each notice being issued and – in the case of civil penalties – the amounts. Updated monthly.

Record of Registrar’s external communications in 2022

A record of external communications conducted by the Registrar, Harry Rich, during 2022 (updated monthly).

Register of External Gifts and Hospitality 23/24

Category: External Gifts and Hospitality - Published on: Monday 2nd October 2023

You can download below a record of all external gifts and hospitality for 2023/24 for the Registrar. Last updated March 2024.


Quarterly Information Return Period Open

Category: News - Published on: Monday 2nd October 2023

This is a reminder that – Quarterly Information Report for the July to September quarter is due by the 14th of October. A return needs to be submitted even if you have a nil declaration.


PACAC inquiry evidence

Category: News - Published on: Monday 25th September 2023

In September 2023 the Registrar gave further evidence Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee as part of their inquiry into lobbying and influence: post-legislative scrutiny of the Lobbying Act 2014 and related matters.


Summary of Investigation – Rupert McNeil

Category: Investigation summaries - Published on: Wednesday 23rd August 2023

July to August 2023 Organisation or person investigated Rupert McNeil (“Mr McNeil”) Matter(s) Investigated Whether Mr McNeil conducted unregistered consultant lobbying Registrar’s Decision Based on assurances given and evidence provided, Mr McNeil has not conducted consultant lobbying activity. Summary of Rationale for Decision Mr McNeil provided evidence that he was an employee of Lincoln Storm […]


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 […]


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