2.11 Considering FLPs

Fundamental legislative principles need to be considered in policy development for a government Bill. Fundamental legislative principles are the principles relating to legislation that underlie a parliamentary democracy based on the rule of law ( Legislative Standards Act 1992, s. 4(1)). The principles include requiring that legislation has sufficient regard to the rights and liberties of individuals and the institution of Parliament.

Chapter 7 deals separately with this topic.

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