29th May 2015

REVISION QUESTIONS FOR SECOND YEAR STUDENTS

1. Why is legislation important? What is the nature of legislation and the meaning of the term “legislative process”?

2. What are the ways in which you can classify legislation?

3. Define the meaning of the term “legislative drafting”. Is it a technique?

4. (1) Draft a long title for a Bill to protect and conserve the environment and the establishment of an Environment Protection Authority for Utopia.

(2) Draft a short title for the Bill.

(3) Define the word “environment” and the words “Environment Protection Authority” in the interpretation clause.

5. What are the challenges faced by a legislative drafter at the preparatory stage?

6. What is meant by the term “expanded role” of a legislative drafter in the 21st century?

7. Describe two techniques used to transform treaties into national legislation.

Reading List (available at the Library)

1. G.C. Thornton – Legislative Drafting – Chapter 5.2. Craies on Legislation

3. Crabbe – Legislative Drafting