Legislative process & legislative drafting

Understanding the legislative process is crucial to influencing emerging legislation.

The public policy practice regularly advises on the processes of EU and UK legislation, including the choice of procedure, the timing of legislation and the Parliamentary stages.

Procedural and vires issues are particularly relevant when considering subordinate legislation, which is vulnerable to judicial review challenges.

Public policy lawyers have also drafted UK Private Members' Bills, as well as amendments to be tabled to government Bills along with Speaking Notes and Explanatory Notes and amendments to proposed EU legislation.