Letter to BS: Procedure for legislation, cabinet notes should be respected

This refers to the editorial “Too many errors” (October 7). Drafting of any law is a highly skilled job in terms of the choice of words, clarity of language and structure of sentences. It requires minute attention as shifting a mere comma can change the meaning. It is debatable whether we have such expertise in the ministries given the litigation many Acts lead to.

While a draft law undergoes many checks in the government departments, the check exercised by a Member of Parliament during the legislation is most crucial as it is the last stage of scrutiny. Legislation is the MPs’