| Description |
xi, 184 pages ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Cmnd. ; 6053 |
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Cmnd ; 6053
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Historical background -- Present drafting arrangements -- Outline of present legislative procedure for public bills -- Publication of statutes -- The criticism -- Factors to be taken into account in suggesting remedies -- The draftsman's present difficulties -- British and European approaches to legislation -- Conflicts -- Drafting techniques -- Anglo-Scottish legislation -- Amending existing legislation -- Consolidation -- Explanatory material -- How computers would help -- Fiscal legislation -- Parliamentary procedure and scrutiny of drafting -- Interpretation of statutes -- Summary of conclusions and recommendations |
| Analysis |
Great Britain Law Statutes Drafting & enactment Reports, surveys |
| Notes |
"Chairman: The Rt. Hon. Sir David Renton." |
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"Presented to Parliament by the Lord President of the Council by Command of Her Majesty, May 1975." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Bill drafting -- Great Britain.
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Legal composition.
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Legislation -- Great Britain.
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| Author |
Renton, David, 1908-2007.
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Great Britain. Privy Council.
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| LC no. |
77359820 |
| ISBN |
0101605307 |
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