Office of the Parliamentary Counsel
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New First Parliamentary Counsel Appointed
New First Parliamentary Counsel appointed to lead the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel
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A day in the life of a Parliamentary Counsel
A film about working as a Parliamentary Counsel.
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Diversity and Inclusion at OPC
Jenny Munday provides an update on how OPC are continuing to develop their approach to D&I
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Learning from drafters at home and far away
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.
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The legislation game at Civil Service Live
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel teach the legislative process to civil servants using “Legislate?!” the board game.
Guidance
Office of the Parliamentary Counsel drafting guidance
Guidance for members of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) who are drafting bills to be considered in Parliament.
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What we do
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is a group of government lawyers who specialise in drafting legislation. We work closely with departments to translate policy into clear, effective and readable law. Our role will often begin when legislation is first being considered and we will remain involved throughout the Parliamentary process and beyond.
OPC is part of the Cabinet Office.
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Office address
London
SW1A 2HQ
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 (0)20 7276 6586
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Cabinet Office
Room 3.32
1 Horse Guards Road
London
SW1A 2HQ
United Kingdom