THE POLITICAL AND LEGAL NECESSITY OF REGULATING LOBBYING IN THE LAW-MAKING PROCESS
Keywords:
lobbying, law-making, political-legal reform, interest groups, transparency, legal policyAbstract
We examine the political and legal necessity of regulating lobbying in the law-making process to promote transparency, accountability, and equal access to influence policy. Based on comparative literature from the United States, Canada, European Union, Latvia, and Poland, the study shows that such lobbying can serve as a legitimate channel for representing interests rather than corruption when properly integrated into a legal system. Using comparative-legal, analytical, and system-structural data, the research assesses Uzbekistan’s current legislative practices and highlights the risks of uncontrolled lobbying. It is argued that the Law on Lobbying will become an institutional pillar to ensure transparent interaction between government agencies and interest groups, eliminate conflicts of interest, and uphold the rule of law. The findings contribute to the modernization of Uzbekistan’s legal system and enhance public trust in democratic governance.
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