POLITICAL ORIENTATION OF LOBBYING IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT MECHANISM

Abstract

One of the most important global problems of our time is the search for optimal forms of interaction and mutual influence of state bodies, on the one hand, and society, individual social groups, on the other. Lobbying plays a particularly important role in solving this fundamental problem. Indeed, the influence of Public Associations and private structures on the decisions and policies of state bodies is practically realized in most modern states. From this point of view, lobbying is an effective tool for promoting the interests of various groups and organizations in Parliament and in the executive bodies of state power. Actions aimed at ensuring certain interests of individuals and groups in law-making will allow individuals, various social groups, and public associations to participate in the consideration and adoption of laws necessary for society. In a number of foreign countries with deep historical roots and established traditions of lobbying, a mechanism for its legal regulation has been developed and successfully operates.
The article examines lobbying, first of all, as a legal institution that is a structural element of the system of state law, and gives a number of recommendations for legislative regulation of lobbying activities. The practical significance of the article lies in the fact that its conclusions serve as the basis for the development of draft legislative acts.One of the main principles of regulating lobbying activities should be its transparency, openness to society. This paves the way for forms of shadow lobbying that are widely used in sources of corruption. Publicity provides an opportunity to control lobbying operations of the unity of the state and society. Publicity should include creating a lobbying register that is accessible to any interested party, regularly updating information in the register, and posting information in lobbying reports online.