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Introduction
Course overview
Laws, regulations and policies must be clear, precise and workable. Poor drafting leads to ambiguity, disputes and implementation problems.
This Aractech course covers the legislative process, drafting principles, structure of legislation, plain language drafting, definitions, avoiding ambiguity, secondary legislation, policy documents and explanatory notes. Participants draft and review legislative and policy texts.
The course suits drafters, legal officers and policy officials.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand the legislative and policy-making process
- Apply principles of clear drafting
- Structure legislation and policies logically
- Write definitions and provisions precisely
- Draft secondary legislation and explanatory notes
- Review drafts for clarity and consistency
Who should attend
Target audience
- Legislative drafters
- Legal officers in government
- Policy officials
- Parliamentary staff
- Regulatory officials
- Legal advisers
Methodology
Learning approach
- Drafting workshops
- Text review exercises
- Case examples
- Peer feedback
- Group discussions
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Legislative Process
- From policy to law
- Roles
- Drafting instructions
- Legislative types
- Coffee break
- Legislative types (continued)
- Quality criteria
- Exercise: Drafting instructions review
Day 2
Drafting Principles
- Clarity and precision
- Plain language
- Consistency
- Gender-neutral drafting
- Coffee break
- Gender-neutral drafting (continued)
- Common errors
- Workshop: Redrafting provisions
Day 3
Structure and Definitions
- Structure of legislation
- Definitions
- Cross-references
- Coffee break
- Cross-references (continued)
- Commencement and transitional provisions
- Exercise: Drafting definitions
Day 4
Secondary Legislation and Policies
- Regulations and orders
- Policy documents
- Explanatory notes
- Impact statements
- Coffee break
- Impact statements (continued)
- Case study: Ambiguous legislation
- Exercise: Policy drafting
Day 5
Review and Quality
- Review techniques
- Consultation drafts
- Legal scrutiny
- Coffee break
- Legal scrutiny (continued)
- Version control
- Capstone: Drafting project
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Legislative Drafting and Policy Writing (GPS-023) cover?
This course covers Government and Public Sector through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Legislative drafters, Legal officers in government, Policy officials
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Amsterdam, Rome, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Munich, Geneva, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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