Thornton's Legislative Drafting

Thorntons Legislative Drafting is the leading professional title in legislative drafting, providing comprehensive coverage of traditional and modern techniques. The sixth edition has been refreshed and updated to include new chapters on legislation as a tool for regulation, transposition of EU legislation, and pre- and post-legislative scrutiny. It helps readers identify the aim of legislation, align legislative quality with effectiveness, apply the effectiveness doctrine, and gain exposure to examples of best and bad practice from a variety of jurisdictions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 632 pages
Publication date: 21 July 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

If you're involved in drafting or amending legislation in the Commonwealth, the EU, or beyond, you need a comprehensive guide that will assist you with both traditional and modern techniques of drafting high-quality statutory law. Thorntons Legislative Drafting is widely recognized as the leading professional title in this field, relied upon and referred to by legal officers and drafters worldwide. Completely refreshed and updated, the new sixth edition encompasses comprehensive coverage of contemporary drafting developments and advancements. Alongside the detailed, learned, and professional guidance and examples of best and bad practice, the new 6th edition includes new chapters on:- Legislation as a Tool for Regulation- Transposition of EU Legislation- Pre- and post-legislative scrutiny: the lifecycle of legislation

Thornton's Legislative Drafting is a valuable resource that helps the reader:- Identify the aim of legislation as one of the regulatory tools- Align their concept of legislative quality with that of the effectiveness of legislation- Use effectiveness as the criterion for resolving drafting dilemmas- Apply the effectiveness doctrine to all aspects of legislative drafting- Gain exposure to examples of best and bad practice drawn from a plethora of jurisdictions- Gain awareness of best practice in aspects of legislative drafting worldwide- Understand the "why" behind legislative conventions, thus becoming equipped with the tools for their practical application in practice.

In conclusion, if you're seeking a comprehensive and authoritative guide to legislative drafting, Thorntons Legislative Drafting is the ultimate choice. Its sixth edition, updated and expanded to include the latest developments and best practices, is a must-have for legal officers, drafters, and anyone involved in the creation of statutory law. With its practical insights, examples, and comprehensive coverage, this manual provides the tools and knowledge you need to draft effective and high-quality legislation that meets the needs of your jurisdiction and stakeholders.

Weight: 1028g
Dimension: 248 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526518910
Edition number: 6 ed