Lobbying

I am drafting some short case studies on the steps of the journey a piece of legislation goes through from beginning to end. It’s useful to have a good map of the journey. This example looks at the exemptions given under the RoHS Directive. It’s a piece of legislation I know well. It’s an example … Read more

“The race is not to the swift … but time and chance happen to them all” Ecclesiastes 9:11  As you set off on your legislative journey, things may come out of no-where and delay you. The adoption of Directive (EU) 2018/851 on waste was not swift or certain.  Unexpected political disruptions sidelined the proposal, to see … Read more

There are a few things that I would advise not doing. Doing media interviews without coaching is plain stupid. It’s not sensible to copy Tony Hayward. I’d not recommend acting as your own lawer. It’s unlikely to turn out well.  I’d not recommend doing your own medical diagnosis or surgery, with or without the help … Read more

Pilots have flight plans. Before they go into the air , they go through a checklist and review  their flight plan.  When they are in the air, they’ll adjust their journey, depending on weather conditions and turbulence.  Their final journey won’t be exactly the same one they planned for. They know from the start that … Read more