Legal Draftsman’s Department
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Overview
The Legal Draftsman’s Department (specifically in Sri Lanka) is a crucial government body under the Ministry of Justice, responsible for transforming government policies into precise, legally sound legislation, including Bills and subsidiary laws, in multiple languages (Sinhala, Tamil, English) for Parliament and State bodies, ensuring constitutional compliance and effective governance through meticulous drafting and revision
Founded Year
1970
Ownership Type
Government-Owned / State-Owned Enterprise
Business Model
B2C (Business to Consumer)
Time Zone
+5.30
Mission
Drafting and revising legislation (Bills, subsidiary legislation) in Sinhala, Tamil, and English in line with the Constitution. Preparing Statements of Objects and Reasons for legislation. Attending Parliament and Select Committees for legislative processes. Providing legislative drafting services to all government ministries and bodies.
Vision
To assist the Government of Sri Lanka to ensure good governance by transforming government policies into legislation.
Core Values
Accuracy & Precision: Ensuring laws are correctly worded and constitutionally sound. Multilingualism: Providing legislation in all official languages. Good Governance: Facilitating effective policy implementation. Service to Government: Supporting the legislative program of the State
Company Tagline
Transforming Policy into Law
Head Office Country
Sri Lanka
