“Clear and transparent legislation is the cornerstone of effective governance.”

I am Michelle A R Daley, the Principal Consultant and Founder of LegislationMD. After dedicating decades to providing high-quality legislative instruments, advice and law reform services within the public service, I founded LegislationMD Ltd. as a provider of bespoke legislative drafting consulting services.

At LegislationMD, we are dedicated to supporting the legislative development process through expert legislative drafting and advisory services. We recognise that well-structured laws not only reflect the intentions of policymakers and Parliament but also ensure fairness, clarity, and enforceability for those who apply and interpret them. Our role is to bridge the complexities of legislative policy with practical, customised solutions that achieve policy objectives while strengthening legislative frameworks.

We are committed to combining deep technical knowledge, comparative legislative expertise, and a strong commitment to public service. We assist our clients in drafting laws that are coherent, constitutionally sound, and aligned with evolving social and economic priorities. Whether we are developing new primary legislation, amendments or subsidiary legislation, we ensure that each instrument meets the highest standards of legislative quality and integrity.

Above all, we value the trust our clients place in us. Our services are founded on confidentiality, professionalism, and unwavering support for the principles of the rule of law. We believe in collaborative engagement, working closely with our clients to build legislative frameworks that stand the test of time. At LegislationMD, we don’t just draft laws; we help shape futures rooted in justice, equity, and sound governance.

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Legislative Drafting Training, Tulane Law School, 2026

Legislative Drafting Training: International Legislative Drafting Institute, Public Law Centre, Tulane Law School, Tulane University

The International Legislative Drafting Institute celebrated its 31st anniversary in 2026. An initiative of the Public Law Centre at Tulane Law School, it provides an intensive two-week training in Legislative Drafting. Taught using a comparative approach, students gain practical exposure to best practices in American, Common Law, and Civil Law legislative drafting jurisdictions.
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Data Analysis, Policy and Legislative Development Workshop: PADF PRO-JAM III Project

Partnering with the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and Dr Stephen Johnson (SALISES at UWI), we delivered legislative development training to 30 stakeholders from Jamaica's Ministry of National Security and Peace under the PRO-JAM III Project. This initiative strengthened skills in policy formulation and preparing precise legislative drafting instructions to improve legislation and address the root causes of ineffective laws. By equipping these security and justice sector leaders with these tools, we are proud to support a more rigorous approach to governance and pave the way for more effective, enforceable laws in Jamaica.
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Redesigned Virgin Islands Laws Online Website and Publication of Consolidated Index of the Laws of the Virgin Islands as at 1 January 2025

Phase 2 of the Law Revision and Accessibility of Laws project, an initiative aimed at ensuring that the laws of the Virgin Islands are current and easily accessible marked a milestone with the launch of the redesigned Laws of the Virgin Islands website together with the publication of a Consolidated Index of laws as at January 1, 2025.