Lobbying

• Lobbying 

  Trying to persuade government ministers or individual MPs to support a cause by holing meetings, writing messages or showing up to parliament.

  ◦       Lobbying was involved in the Snowdrop campaign which banned handguns 
• Lobbying

  +   Can help in bringing important topics to the attention of government 
• Lobbying

  +   Can eventually lead to action by government and new laws or inquires 
• Lobbying

  -   Pressure groups may be more successful as they have greater expertise and influence 
• Lobbying

  -   Is not suitable for urgent situations as it can be a time-consuming method of reform.