A guide on the process of a Bill moving through Parliament
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Friday, 24 November 2023
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is recruiting talented lawyers! Please see below for further information, including how to apply.
Monday, 20 November 2023
Jenny Munday provides an update on how OPC are continuing to develop their approach to D&I
Friday, 20 October 2023
At OPC, we often collaborate with other legal drafters from all over the globe. Here we discuss working with colleagues from the U.K and commonwealth countries.
Friday, 29 September 2023
A film about working as a Parliamentary Counsel.
Monday, 24 July 2023
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel teach the legislative process to civil servants using "Legislate?!" the board game.
Friday, 07 July 2023
Members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel share their experience of working in the office.
Friday, 07 July 2023
Members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel share their experience of working in the office.
Monday, 12 June 2023
Members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel share their experience of working in the office.
Wednesday, 07 June 2023
Members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel share their experience of working in the office.
Tuesday, 28 March 2023
Guidance for members of the Office of Parliamentary Counsel and government drafters on the Sentencing Code.
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
A guide on the process of a Bill moving through Parliament
Friday, 27 May 2022
Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) for carrying over bills in Parliament.
Friday, 27 May 2022
This guidance is designed to help officials deal with some commonly occurring policy issues that are dealt with by adopting a commonly occurring legislative solution.
Monday, 26 April 2021
Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) on financial resolutions in connection with bills.
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) on the certification of bills as money bills.
Tuesday, 30 March 2021
Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) on Crown application.
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
The government has launched the ‘good law’ initiative to make legislation more accessible and understandable for UK citizens.
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