The purpose of the Legislation Manual project is to provide assistance to legislative drafting in New Zealand by providing a comprehensive set of guidelines and thereby making the process more consistent and effective.
Report
R35
Legislation Manual: Structure and Style
Publication date
29 March 1996
The Commission's Report, Legislation Manual: Structure and Style (R35).
Proposals on structure and style substantially adopted by the PCO and in widespread use. PCO "Changes on Drafting Style in Legislation" implementing some LC recommendations adopted by motion of the House 13 Mar 1997.
