Representation from Outside Government

Overview

Learn about representation from outside government. This course is ideal for intermediate learners.

Introduction

Not all government policies start their lives within government departments. The creation of a policy may be a result of representations that have been made from outside government, possibly through one of the following routes:
·       Opposition MPs
·       MPs’ constituency surgeries
·       Letters to MPs

· Pressure groups

If someone wants to raise the profile of a campaign, or change the law or government policy, speaking to their local MP is a good way to get their voice heard.

An MP can be contacted when people living in their area are affected by the decisions made by the UK Parliament or by the government. MPs represent all the people in the local area, whether they vote for them or not.

You will learn

Know how to contact your local Member of Parliament (MP)
State the different ways a petition can be presented
Identify different pressure groups

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