How to Lobby [Textbook Binding]

'Mark Kober-Smith's well written and well researched book blows the lid on how to get things done and one's voice heard as he takes the reader through real case studies. Coming from a legal practitioner really says something about the author who is prepared to take the consumer into the previously uncharterd corridors of power to help them get their message across effectively and withouth frar or favour. Real examples and success stories will ensure the consutmer really understands the secretive world of effective lobbying - but more importanly, helps the consumer take on

This book is about changing the law and how to do it. Its aim is to help others gain the confidence to do the same and give practical advice. It is an ideal guide for the busy person who wishes to understand how to influence government but does not know how or where to start.

This book is about changing the law and how to do it. Its aim is to help others gain the confidence to do the same and give practical advice. It is an ideal guide for the busy person who wishes to understand how to influence government but does not know how or where to start. It contains elements of case study as well as useful observations and suggestions on how to apply the same techniques in different situations.

It reviews and summarises the existing literature on practical lobbying and contains guides to further sources of information, reference and help. This will enable readers to start lobbying immediately, without needing to join a large organisation or get involved in bureaucracy. It is based on the author's success in changing the legislation and persuading the European Commission to enforce EU law against seven EU States.

The book covers the workings of Parliament, approaching MPs, setting up campaigns; getting into the newspapers and dealing with civil servants. It also includes a guide to sources of knowledge, such as books, databases, useful Internet sites, reviews and summaries of the key points of other useful books in this field.

Mark Kober-Smith is a Solicitor and Notary Public.