Reasons why pressure groups are criticised

For using unacceptable pressure methods

The This Is Rigged pressure group held up a Glasgow World Championships cycle road race by blocking the route, and also sprayed red paint over the doorway to the Scottish Parliament in August 2023

For exerting too much influence over government policies

The pressure group UK Hospitality Scotland have frequently met with Scottish Government ministers to argue against government proposals for a deposit return scheme, which has contributed to the DRS being delayed by at least two years

For not being democratic when choosing their leaders and deciding on what they do

CARE for Scotland (Christian Action, Research and Education) campaigns in Scotland on issues relating to abortion, transgender rights and sex education in schools, but does not publish information on how its leaders are elected, how it is funded, or how it decides on its policies

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