DESIGNING LAWS FOR CLARITY, COMPLIANCE AND DISPUTE PREVENTION

Abstract

The OCPD is a semi-autonomous, operating within the structure of the office of the Attorney General. Under the Office of the Attorney General (Discharge of Duties) Act, Cap.268, the OCPD is charged with facilitating and carrying out matters relevant to legislative drafting in Tanzania. Beyond legislative drafting, the Office issues legal opinions on all matters touching legislative drafting such as constitutional issues, procedural matters, and interpretation of legislative instruments