Procedure Guide of the Legislative Process at the Palestinian Legislative Council

In the context of its unrelenting effort to promote the rule of law, develop structures of the Palestinian legal framework, and consolidate technical and procedural tools of the law-making process,

the Institute of Law (IoL) at Birzeit University published a Procedure Guide of the Legislative Process at the Palestine Legislative Council in cooperation with the Secretariat of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC). The first of its kind in Palestine, this Guide casts light on the legislative process in line with the Palestinian legal framework. It combines both relevant legal procedures and practical applications of the law-making process within the PLC.

Essentially, the Procedure Guide of the Legislative Process at the Palestine Legislative Council is designed to provide an easily accessible, practical reference on legislation and law-making process in Palestine. Making clear the role of PLC members and committees in this process, the publication provides necessary guidance to ensure a better understanding of the structure of legislative texts. It also highlights the role of civil society actors in various stages of the law-making process.

The Guide provides a detailed explanation of the legislative process within the PLC, beginning with submission of a draft law by the Council of Ministers, PLC members or committees. After it is read and approved by the PLC, the draft law is promulgated by the Head of State. The process is culminated with publication of the regulation in the Palestinian Official Gazette.

The Guide provides capacity building to relevant users, ensuring a right understanding of the legislative and law-making processes within the PLC. With support from the United Nations Development Programme/Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (UNDP/PAPP), the Guide has been produced in the context of the Strengthening Functions of the Palestinian Legislative Council Committees and Legislative Support Services Project.