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Cabinet Office and OPC publish updated guidance on how to draft Bills

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Published on: 27 March 2024
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LNB News 27/03/2024

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Issue Date: 27 March 2024

Published Date: 27 March 2024

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Cabinet Office and Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) have announced updates to the guidance on how to draft Bills. These updates include changes to Parts 2.1 and 2.2 (gender neutrality and sex-specific language), Part 5 (citation), Part 6.8 (amending uncommenced material), Part 9.3.11 (made affirmative procedure) and Part 9.5 (amending subordinate legislation).

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