About this course
Overview
A law that cannot be administered has not really been passed. This covers structure, plain language and the drafting techniques that make legislation operable by the officials who have to apply it every day.
Government
Legislative Drafting
Structure, plain language, and the drafting techniques that make a law workable for the people who have to administer it rather than merely enacted.
What you will be able to do
Learning outcomes
- Draft clear, plain-language provisions
- Structure an instrument coherently
- Draft law that can be implemented
- Apply established drafting conventions
- Critique and improve draft legislation
What the course sets out to do
Course objectives
- Apply plain-language drafting
- Structure legislation logically
- Draft for operability and enforcement
- Use standard drafting techniques
- Review and refine draft provisions
Course content
Modules
01
Principles of Drafting
Purpose, clarity, and the drafter's role in the legislative process.
02
Plain-Language Drafting
Writing provisions that are clear and unambiguous.
03
Structure and Arrangement
Organising an instrument logically and consistently.
04
Drafting Techniques
Definitions, provisos, and standard drafting conventions.
05
Drafting for Operability
Making legislation workable and enforceable in practice.
06
Review and Refinement
Checking, testing, and refining draft provisions.
Who it is for
Target audience
Legislative drafters, legal advisers, and officials involved in preparing legislation and regulations.
Before you start
Prerequisites
A legal, drafting or policy role. A legal qualification helps but is not required.
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