OSCOLA guide

How to cite a UK case in OSCOLA

A case reference identifies the decision you used. Start with the case name, then the citation details. The name is italicised in a footnote.

A report-citation example

Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] AC 562 (HL).

Here, 1932 is the report year, AC identifies the report series, 562 is the first page, and HL identifies the House of Lords. Add a pinpoint when referring to a particular passage.

Add a pinpoint and copy this citation

Based on Oxford's OSCOLA fifth edition, sections 2.1.1–2.1.6. Follow your institution's requirements and check the source before submission.

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