Press release -
PRCA endorses Standards Committee recommendations on APPGs for enhanced transparency and accountability
Liam Herbert, Chair of the PRCA Public Affairs Board, said:
‘The PRCA welcomes the recommendations of the Standards Committee on APPGs and believe that its proposals are proportionate and aid transparency. The proposals should raise standards on visibility and accountability, but these standards are easily attainable by active, transparent groups.
‘When operating as intended APPGs play an important role in our democracy providing Parliamentarians with a focus for expert views on all aspects of public policy. As such it’s essential that there is trust and confidence in their work, and visibility of the people involved with them from outside Parliament. PRCA members who have links with APPGs are required every quarter to disclose full details of their work for APPGs on the PRCA Public Affairs Register. All our members abide by The Public Affairs Code and PRCA Professional Charter which set out a rigorous self-regulation mechanism that should give confidence to the public. We provided oral and written evidence to the Committee and feel that they have listened to our views in relation to the ethical and transparent operation of APPGs.’
Topics
The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) is the world’s largest professional PR body.
Representing 35,000 PR professionals in 82 countries worldwide, we are a global advocate for excellence in public relations. Our teams across Europe, the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific work with professionals around the world to co-ordinate our operations across six continents.
Our mission is to create a more professional, ethical, and prosperous PR industry. We champion - and enforce - professional standards around the world through our Professional Charter and Code of Conduct. The Code compels members to adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice.
We deliver exceptional training, authoritative industry data, and global networking, and development opportunities.
We also manage the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) - the umbrella body for 41 PR associations and 3,000 agencies across the world. Additionally, we support the delivery of the Motor Industry Communicators Association (MICA).
