Legislative Drafting and Policy Writing (GPS-023) Training Course

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 or online

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

1Day 1: Legislative Process

From policy to law
Roles
Drafting instructions
Legislative types
Quality criteria
Exercise: Drafting instructions review

2Day 2: Drafting Principles

Clarity and precision
Plain language
Consistency
Gender-neutral drafting
Common errors
Workshop: Redrafting provisions

3Day 3: Structure and Definitions

Structure of legislation
Definitions
Cross-references
Commencement and transitional provisions
Exercise: Drafting definitions

4Day 4: Secondary Legislation and Policies

Regulations and orders
Policy documents
Explanatory notes
Impact statements
Case study: Ambiguous legislation
Exercise: Policy drafting

5Day 5: Review and Quality

Review techniques
Consultation drafts
Legal scrutiny
Version control
Capstone: Drafting project

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.

Can I take Legislative Drafting and Policy Writing online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

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.

Legislative Drafting and Policy Writing

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