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Professional training course · GPS-023
Legislative Drafting and Policy Writing
Laws, regulations and policies must be clear, precise and workable. Poor drafting leads to ambiguity, disputes and implementation problems. This LLMI course covers the…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 13Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- £2,840Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Laws, regulations and policies must be clear, precise and workable. Poor drafting leads to ambiguity, disputes and implementation problems.
This LLMI 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.
Course 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
Target Audience
Legislative drafters
Legal officers in government
Policy officials
Parliamentary staff
Regulatory officials
Legal advisers
Course Methodology
Drafting workshops
Text review exercises
Case examples
Peer feedback
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Legislative Process
- From policy to law
- Roles
- Drafting instructions
- Legislative types
- Quality criteria
- Exercise: Drafting instructions review
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2Day 2: Drafting Principles
- Clarity and precision
- Plain language
- Consistency
- Gender-neutral drafting
- Common errors
- Workshop: Redrafting provisions
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3Day 3: Structure and Definitions
- Structure of legislation
- Definitions
- Cross-references
- Commencement and transitional provisions
- Exercise: Drafting definitions
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4Day 4: Secondary Legislation and Policies
- Regulations and orders
- Policy documents
- Explanatory notes
- Impact statements
- Case study: Ambiguous legislation
- Exercise: Policy drafting
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5Day 5: Review and Quality
- Review techniques
- Consultation drafts
- Legal scrutiny
- Version control
- Capstone: Drafting project
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Legislative Drafting and Policy Writing course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Legislative Drafting and Policy Writing course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Rome, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Munich, Geneva, Cape Town.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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