Filling an important gap in legislative studies, this book is the first to illustrate how executives draft and negotiate bills before they are submitted to parliaments. A carefully selected sample of cases, from a range of states (unitary states/federations/old and new democracies) allows for general principles to be established. Experts from each state ensure the collection draws on well-established national practice. Essential reading for legal and political science scholars and civil servants engaged in drafting.

Robert Zbíral is Associate Professor at the Masaryk University in Brno and Palacky University in Olomouc.