1 Legislation as a tool for regulation --2 Words --3 Syntax and punctuation --4 Style --5 Specific matters of style --6 Miscellaneous words and expressions --7 Interpretation Acts --8 The drafting process: Part 1 --9 The drafting process: Part 2 --10 Formalities and arrangement --11 Preliminary provisions --12 Powers and duties --13 Substantive and administrative provisions: Part 1 --14 Substantive and administrative provisions: Part 2 --15 Substantive and administrative provisions: Part 3 --16 Supplementary provisions --17 Penal provisions --18 Final provisions --19 Amending legislation --20 Subordinate legislation --21 Transposition of EU legislation --22 Pre- and post-legislative scrutiny: The lifecycle of legislation.

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