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Drafting Matters!

Last Updated
17 December 2025
Source
Parliamentary Counsel Office, Scottish Government

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance Manual

Relevant Driver(s):

3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

3A. Understand legal obligations 3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes

Implementation Levels:

Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large

Sector:

Government

Role:

Communications Staff Legal & Compliance Staff Policy Officers/Makers

Resource content

A manual providing guidance and best practices for drafting Scottish Parliament Bills, covering drafting technique, language, style and specific legal topics.

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