McGill - Statutes

Free McGill Statute Citation Generator

Generate accurate McGill citations for statutes, legislation, and acts.

How to cite a statute in McGill

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McGill Statute Citation Format

Statute:

Title of Act Year (Jurisdiction), Section number.

McGill Statute Citation Examples

Statute

Human Rights Act 1998 (UK), s 6.

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How do I cite a statute in McGill?

Include the short title, year, jurisdiction, and section. Format varies by jurisdiction.

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