The new lobbying rules in Scotland do not just apply to professional lobbyists. Face to face discussions about government functions with Scottish Government ministers, MSPS or senior civil servants will be caught by the rules. These discussions will need to be reported on the Lobbying Register.
It's straightforward to use the Lobbying Register but you need to know whether the rules apply to you. Here is a short slide deck explaining how the law works.
Lobbying in Scotland Insights slide pack
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