Free OSCOLA Statute Citation Generator
Generate accurate OSCOLA citations for UK statutes and legislation. Perfect for law students and legal professionals.
OSCOLA Statute Citation Format
Basic Statute:
Short Title Year, s X(Y)
Statutory Instrument:
Title Year, SI Year/Number, reg X
OSCOLA Statute Citation Examples
UK Act
First footnote: Human Rights Act 1998, s 3(1).
Subsequent: HRA 1998, s 3(1).
Act with Multiple Sections
First footnote: Theft Act 1968, ss 1-6.
Subsequent: Theft Act 1968, s 2.
Statutory Instrument
First footnote: The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, SI 2016/1052, reg 3.
Subsequent: SI 2016/1052, reg 3.
Bill
First footnote: Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2023-24, HC Bill 142, cl 20.
Subsequent: HC Bill 142, cl 20.
Scottish Act
First footnote: Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 2), s 1.
Subsequent: Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, s 1.
Common Abbreviations
s / ss
Section / Sections
reg / regs
Regulation / Regulations
Sch
Schedule
cl
Clause (for bills)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a statute in OSCOLA?
Use the format: Short title year, section/subsection. Example: Human Rights Act 1998, s 3(1). For the first citation, you can use the full title, then abbreviate in subsequent footnotes.
How do I cite a section and subsection in OSCOLA?
Use "s" for section and parentheses for subsections. Example: Human Rights Act 1998, s 3(1)(a). For multiple sections, use "ss": ss 3-5.
How do I cite a statutory instrument in OSCOLA?
Include the title, year, and SI number. Example: The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, SI 2016/1052. Include regulation numbers if citing specific provisions.
How do I cite bills in OSCOLA?
Include the bill title, parliamentary session, and type (HC or HL Bill). Example: Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2023-24, HC Bill 142. Add clause numbers if citing specific provisions.