The UK Public Affairs council (UKPAC) promotes and upholds effective self-regulation for those professionally engaged in public affairs.
Born out of the Public Administration Select Committee's recommendation for there to be a public register of lobbyists, UKPAC was created by three representative bodies in the industry: the Association of Professional Political Consultants (APPC); the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR); and the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA). Other bodies may join UKPAC if they wish. On 16 December 2011, the PRCA resigned as a member of UKPAC.
UKPAC is overseen by a board comprising three independent members, including the Chairman, and representatives of each of the industry bodies.
This website is being revised and the existing register archived. The new website and register will be launched in February 2012.
If you are seeking information about an organisation or individual engaged in public affairs practice, please contact the industry bodies.