Custom UK case
Use the case name, citation and any page or paragraph pinpoint.
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UK Law Citation supports the common formats below. It is a formatting aid, so check the original source before you submit work.
Citation examples and guidance
Cases and legislation
UK legislation
Use the Act title and year, with an instrument number or legal pinpoint where relevant.
Build this citationEU court decision
Use the case number, case name, ECLI or citation and paragraph pinpoint.
Build this citationECtHR decision
Use the case name, application number, court/chamber, date and paragraph pinpoint.
Build this citationEU legislation
Use the document type, title, Official Journal reference and article pinpoint.
Build this citationSecondary sources
Journal article
Collect author, article title, year style, journal abbreviation and first page.
Build this citationBook
Collect author or editor, title, edition, publisher, year and pinpoint.
Build this citationWebsite or blog
Collect the author or organisation, page title, site name, URL and the available dates.
Build this citationNewspaper article
Collect the article title, publication, date and any edition, page or online details.
Build this citationPublic and international
Treaty
Collect the treaty title, adoption or signature, entry-into-force information and series reference.
Build this citationUN document
Collect the issuing body, title or resolution, unique document identifier and date.
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