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The idea appears to be that gov't funds cannot be used to lobby for political or policy changes, so that, for example, funds given to Greenpeace would have to b
by HillRat 11y ago
The idea appears to be that gov't funds cannot be used to lobby for political or policy changes, so that, for example, funds given to Greenpeace would have to be spent on non-political activities. But the rule is so broadly written that it basically poisons any gov't-funded research; rather than simply regulating the use of funds, it would prevent a researcher from speaking out in favor or against policies based on their research. This probably isn't by design. Probably.
- IanCal 11y ago> rather than simply regulating the use of funds, it would prevent a researcher from speaking out in favor or against policies based on their research. I'm not sure it does, the clause is about "allowable expenditure": > “The following costs are not Eligible Expenditure:- Payments that support activity intended to influence or attempt to influence Parliament, Government or political parties, or attempting to influence the awarding or renewal of contracts and grants, or attempting to influence legislative or regulatory action” https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/498271/Implementation_Guidance_for_Departments_on_Anti-Lobbying_Clause.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachm...