Insider groups

Question 1

What is a core insider group and give an example?

Answer 1

Have strong relationship with policy makers over a range of issues, for example BMA

Question 2

What is a specialist insider group and give an example?

Answer 2

Those who are granted status due to expertise, for example WWF

Question 3

What are peripheral insider groups and give an example?

Answer 3

Rarely needed by government due to nature of their interest, for example Canine Defence League