OSCOLA 4th Edition - UK Legislation

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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

Human Rights Act 1998, s 3(1)

First footnote: Human Rights Act 1998, s 3(1).

Subsequent: HRA 1998, s 3(1).

Act with Multiple Sections

Theft Act 1968, ss 1-6

First footnote: Theft Act 1968, ss 1-6.

Subsequent: Theft Act 1968, s 2.

Statutory Instrument

The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, SI 2016/1052, reg 3

First footnote: The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, SI 2016/1052, reg 3.

Subsequent: SI 2016/1052, reg 3.

Bill

Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2023-24, HC Bill 142, cl 20

First footnote: Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 2023-24, HC Bill 142, cl 20.

Subsequent: HC Bill 142, cl 20.

Scottish Act

Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 2), s 1

First footnote: Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 2), s 1.

Subsequent: Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, s 1.

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Common Abbreviations

s / ss

Section / Sections

reg / regs

Regulation / Regulations

Sch

Schedule

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.