Jess Collings

Senior Associate, Bates Wells

Having qualified with the firm, I am a Senior Associate at Bates Wells specialising in governance, regulation and international work by NGOs and social enterprises (including counter-terrorism and sanctions regimes). I have specialised in election law for 8 years advising political parties, candidates and both NGOs and businesses on compliance with the statutory regimes .

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Non-party campaigning

Practice Notes

This Practice note provides an overview of the framework for the regulation of non-party campaigning ahead of UK and region-wide elections in the UK. It examines the scope of the regime, the controls on expenditure, registration and reporting requirements for non-party campaigners, plus guidance, investigation and enforcement by the Electoral Commission.

Public Law

Regulation of consultant lobbying

Practice Notes

This Practice Note provides an overview of the consultant lobbying regime. It guides lawyers on what constitutes consultant lobbying; sets out the key provisions on compliance, offences and penalties under Part 1 of the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014; and highlights key guidance from the Office for the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists.

Public Law