The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Office of the Parliamentary Counsel

OPC

The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is a group of government lawyers who specialise in drafting legislation. We work closely with departments to translate policy into clear, effective and readable law. Our role will often begin when legislation is first being considered and we will remain involved throughout the Parliamentary process and beyond. OPC is part of the Cabinet Office .

The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel is a group of government lawyers who specialise in drafting legislation. We work closely with departments to translate policy into clear, effective and readable law. Our role will often begin when legislation is first being considered and we will remain involved throughout the Parliamentary process and beyond. OPC is part of the Cabinet Office .

Senior Staff

Jessica de Mounteney
First Parliamentary Counsel
Andrew Scott
Second Parliamentary Counsel, Director General
Phil Chessum
Parliamentary Counsel, Director General
Ingrid Meldal-Johnsen
Parliamentary Counsel, Director General
Richard Spitz
Parliamentary Counsel, Director General

Latest Publications

New First Parliamentary Counsel Appointed
News story
A day in the life of a Parliamentary Counsel
News story
Diversity and Inclusion at OPC
News story
Learning from drafters at home and far away
News story
The legislation game at Civil Service Live
News story
Office of the Parliamentary Counsel drafting guidance
Guidance