OSCOLA 4th Edition - PDFs & Reports

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OSCOLA Report Reference Examples

Law Commission Report

Law Commission, Reforming the Law of Tort (Law Com No 400, 2024) para 3.15

Footnote: 1.

Government White Paper

Home Office, Modernising Justice (Cm 4155, 2024)

Footnote: 2.

Online Report (PDF)

Ministry of Justice, Legal Aid Statistics (MOJ, 2024) <https://gov.uk/moj/legal-aid-stats> accessed 15 January 2024

Footnote: 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reference a Law Commission report in OSCOLA?

Use: Law Commission, Report Title (Law Com No XXX, Year) paragraph. Example: Law Commission, Reforming the Law of Tort (Law Com No 400, 2024) para 3.15.

How do I reference a government white paper in OSCOLA?

Include the department, title, command paper number, and year. Example: Home Office, Modernising Justice (Cm 4155, 2024).

How do I reference a PDF document in OSCOLA?

Reference PDFs based on what they are (report, consultation paper, etc.) and include the URL and access date if accessed online.

How do I reference a consultation paper in OSCOLA?

Use: Law Commission, Title (Consultation Paper No XXX, Year). Example: Law Commission, Rights of Way (Consultation Paper No 250, 2024).

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