b'DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE POLICIES: LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING: ESSENTIAL SKILLSAN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHThe most robust policies are underpinned and driven by strong andCOURSE OBJECTIVES:On completion, you will be able to:This 10-day programme will deliver the essentials needed to equip COURSE OBJECTIVES:On completion, you will be able to: demonstrable evidence. This ve-day course will help all those within Understand and implement the benets of evidence-based delegates with the ability to draft legislation, creating original legal Understand the essential characteristics of good drafting governmental, public, private or NGO organisations who are policy makingrules and delivering legislation that is well-written and legallyImprove your drafting skills through practical exercises responsible for the design, planning and implementation of policies, Use the best available evidence to improve your decision enforceable.Better assist the process of amending and updating statute law to improve their decision-making skills throughout the different making around policies and their substance Understand how to use language that maintains consistencystages of the policy process. Appraise the worth and quality of available evidenceModern legislative drafting requires the application of essentialand is clearUnderstand the various factors that can inuence policy makingprinciples and techniques. Delegates will learn what these are, and Identify areas of drafting in your jurisdiction which can beFocused on addressing the problems faced by delegates in their Commission and manage research, evaluation and analytical how a legislative sentence needs to be constructed. The course will improved upon policy, programme or project challenges, on this course you will servicesstress the importance of using everyday language and indicate the choose a real-life issue to work through over the week. Delegates willcommon challenges that arise in the drafting process.KEY TOPICS explore all stages of policy-making, from initial planning through toKEY TOPICS Understanding the key elements of good legislative drafting post implementation monitoring and evaluation. The different types Using research evidence to develop, implement and monitor In a supportive environment, delegates will familiarise themselves Best use of plain English and avoiding jargon and resources of evidence will be examined to assess their value and robust and strategic policywith these principles in a hands-on way through a series of drafting Improving through practical exercises and expert feedbackcontribution, and how they can best be combined with other factors The different types of research and evaluationsessions, receiving feedback and critique. This involves both working that affect the policy-making process. Compiling high-quality evidence in performance-managed to improve pre-drafted texts and creating brand new legislative rules. DURATION FEEDATEgovernment and resource allocation This course will cover areas such as: systematic reviews; data from Reviewing examples of evidence-based policy-making from Working together to identify common challenges and solutions, 10 days 4,195DATES ON DEMANDcensuses and surveys; experimental evidence; economic appraisal different countriesdelegates will be able to work through specic drafting issues facedmethods; implementation evidence; qualitative methods and publicin their own organisations, benetting from peer inputs and the consultations. This highly practical workshop also includes guidanceThis is week one of The Policy Toolkit: Evidence, Evaluation andexpertise of the course director. on how to improve your communication of policy ideas to decisionImpact Assessment. makers, including Ministers.It is designed for lawyers who are called upon to draft legislation, or DURATION FEEDATE VENUE those who want to learn exactly how legislative drafters need to go about their tasks. It will also be of benet to people who instruct05 days2,49513 - 17 June 2022Londoncounsel in the preparation of legislation.17 - 21 October 2022MiamiTRANSLATING POLICY INTO LEGISLATION THE JUDICIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ANDLEGAL ETHICS TOOLKITThis programme delivers an overview of the analytical skills needed toCOURSE OBJECTIVES:On completion, you will be able to:This 10-day course combines:COURSE OBJECTIVES:On completion, you will be able to: convert policy into comprehensible and legally enforceable Understand the stages of the legislative process Recognise the key tenets and tools of a modern caselegislation. It gives an insight into the techniques needed to draft and For the policy-makers: be aware of policy from a legislative Judicial Case Management05 days management strategy, including electronic case management structure legislation that meets that standard.drafters viewpointJudicial and Legal Ethics05 days Demonstrate judicial independence and integrity through For the drafters: analyse policy for the purposes of draftingeffective case handling It is designed both for the policy maker who needs to instruct drafters legislationThis in-depth programme will equip delegates to face challengesAssess judicial independence and accountability and undertakeon the preparation of legislation, and for the legislative drafter who Apply the skills learned in practical writing classes and written related to case management and ethics within the judicial system,performance evaluation needs to actually translate that policy. exercisestwo issues which impact on judiciaries around the world.Understand common ethical issues and risks and learn to manage them effectively For policy makers, it is important to understand the job of the KEY TOPICSWeek one will take delegates through the principles of effective case Put in place strategies to reduce any corruption in your judiciary legislative drafter and what he or she needs to know, so as to reduce How to follow the stages of the legislative processmanagement to ensure efficiency and transparency. The programme the time spent on clarication.Analysis of policy for the purposes of drafting legislationwill explore the need for efficient case ow management and securingKEY TOPICSEffective legislative language: using plain English and avoiding the cooperation of the many agencies involved in judicial Improving judicial case management practices For drafters, the programme will assist in the production of rules that jargon administration. You will study international reforms and best practices Monitoring and evaluation of case management procedures are not only readily understandable, but are also workable andincluding lessons learned from recent justice system reforms in Practising case management skills in a supportive environment capable of being enforced.DURATION FEEDATE VENUE England and Wales. Delegates will hear from expert guest speakers on Developing judicial codes of conduct, guidance, monitoring andthe judges role in court and visit a court to see lessons learned in training based on internationally recognised standards and bestThe instruction is practical and interactive, and participants will be05 days2,49513 - 17 June 2022Londonaction. practice able to put the translation process into practice by undertaking10 - 14 October 2022DubaiCombating corruption in judicial systems written exercises, which will be assessed in a supportive feedbackWeek two will outline the key principles and globally recognisedCreating a system for dealing fairly with complaints aboutsession. standards of ethical legal and judicial behaviour, including thejudicial behaviourimportance of transparent procedures for judicial appointments. Delegates will explore the importance of public perception and trust inDURATION FEEDATE judicial integrity, codes of conduct, dealing with complaints and tackling corruption. 10 days 4,195DATES ON DEMAND106e: trainingbookings@crownagents.co.uklt: +44 (0)20 3940 4300 w: crownagents.com/training 107'