Lobbying

Trying to influence a decision-maker directly, for example through a meeting, letter or email presenting arguments and evidence.

Trying to persuade someone with decision-making power to support a particular cause or proposal.

Organisations can influence decision-makers through petitioning and lobbying. A petition demonstrates support for a request. Lobbying involves trying to persuade someone with power to act, for example by presenting evidence in a meeting.

Trying to influence a decision-maker directly, for example through a meeting, letter or email.

Distinguish advocacy, which gives people a voice, from lobbying, which directly targets decision-makers. A campaign may use both.

Link each campaign method to its purpose. For example, lobbying targets decision-makers, while publicity builds awareness and support.

Trying to persuade decision-makers to support a cause or change a decision by presenting arguments and evidence.

Trying to influence decision-makers directly, for example through meetings, letters or emails.

Trying to influence a decision-maker by presenting arguments, evidence or requests, for example through a meeting or letter.

An organised attempt to influence someone with decision-making power, for example by presenting evidence and requesting a particular change.

Contacting decision-makers to persuade them to support a particular policy or action.

A campaign might combine a public demonstration with lobbying councillors. The important question is how each action reaches the people with the power to make the desired change.

Seeking to influence a decision-maker directly, for example by meeting an MP or presenting evidence to a council.

Trying to persuade someone with decision-making power to support a particular change.

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AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies · 8100

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