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A guide on the process of a Bill moving through Parliament
1. CHAPTER 1 INSTRUCTIONS AND DRAFTING 1.1 Summary 1.1 This Chapter…
New First Parliamentary Counsel appointed to lead the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel
Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) who are drafting bills to be considered in Parliament.
1. Introduction This guidance has been produced by the Drafting Techniques…
This guidance, for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC), explains how to draft amendments to bills.
Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) on the certification of bills as money bills.
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is recruiting talented lawyers! Please see below for further information, including how to apply.
Jenny Munday provides an update on how OPC are continuing to develop their approach to D&I
At OPC, we often collaborate with other legal drafters from all over the globe. Here we discuss working with colleagues from the U.K and commonwealth countries.
A film about working as a Parliamentary Counsel.
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel teach the legislative process to civil servants using "Legislate?!" the board game.
Members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel share their experience of working in the office.
Guidance on financial resolutions and their role in the legislative process.
Guidance for members of the Office of Parliamentary Counsel and government drafters on the Sentencing Code.
Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) on the need for King's or Prince's consent, and the process to follow.
Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) for carrying over bills in Parliament.
This guidance is designed to help officials deal with some commonly occurring policy issues that are dealt with by adopting a commonly occurring legislative solution.
Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) on Crown application.
This collection contains guidance about the drafting of legislation, produced by the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for members of that office.
Elizabeth Gardiner CB will be appointed Queen's Counsel in the 2020 apppointments.
Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) on section 2 of the Parliament Act 1911.
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