Guide to OSCOLA Referencing

Summary:

The note provides comprehensive guidance on referencing primary and secondary sources in footnotes and subsequent citation methods. It covers various primary sources, including cases, statutes, EU legislation and cases, and the European Court of Human Rights. For each category, specific instructions are given on referencing them in footnotes. The note also addresses secondary sources such as books, encyclopedias, journal articles, online journals, command papers, Law Commission reports, websites, blogs, newspaper articles, and Hansard. Detailed guidelines are provided for referencing each of these sources in footnotes. Additionally, the note offers instructions on applying OSCOLA referencing to your bibliography, with specific guidelines for primary and secondary sources. For primary sources, it covers referencing cases, statutes, EU legislation and cases, and the European Court of Human Rights. Regarding secondary sources, the note explains how to reference books, encyclopedias, journal articles, online journals, command papers, Law Commission reports, websites, blogs, newspaper articles, and Hansard in your bibliography. Overall, this comprehensive note serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking guidance on proper referencing and citation practices in legal research and writing, specifically using the OSCOLA referencing style. By following the provided instructions, researchers can ensure accurate and consistent referencing of both primary and secondary sources, enhancing the credibility and professionalism of their work.

Excerpt:

Guide to OSCOLA Referencing

CONTENTS:
– Referencing Primary Sources In Footnotes:
– Cases………………………………………………………………………………4
– Statutes…………………………………………………………………………….4
– EU Legislation & Cases…………………………………………………………4-5
– European Court of Human Rights………………………………………………5-6
– Referencing Secondary Sources In Footnotes:
– Books……………………………………………………………………………7-8
– Encyclopedias……………………………………………………………………8-9
– Journal Articles…………………………………………………………………9-10
– Online Journals…………………………………………………………………..10
– Command Papers & Law Commission Reports………………………………10-11
– Websites & Blogs…………………………………………………………………11
– Newspaper Articles………………………………………………………………12
– Hansard…………………………………………………………………………..12
– How To Subsequently Cite In Footnotes:
– Primary Sources:
– Cases……………………………………………………………………..13
– Statutes………………………………………………………………..14-15
– EU Legislation & Cases………………………………………………14-15
– European Court of Human Rights……………………………………15-17
– Secondary Sources:
– Books…………………………………………………………………….18
– Encyclopedias…………………………………………………………18-19
– Journal Articles…………………………………………………………..19
– Online Journals……………………………………………………….19-20
– Command Papers & Law Commission Reports………………………20-22
– Websites & Blogs…………………………………………………………22
– Newspaper Articles………………………………………………………23
– Hansard……………………………………………………………….23-24
– How To Apply OSCOLA Referencing To Your Bibliography:
– Primary Sources:
– Cases……………………………………………………………………..25
– Statutes……………………………………………………………………25
– EU Legislation & Cases………………………………………………….26
– European Court of Human Rights……………………………………26-27
– Secondary Sources:
– Books…………………………………………………………………….28
– Encyclopedias……………………………………………………………28
– Journal Articles……………………………………………………….28-29
– Online Journals…………………………………………………………..29
– Command Papers & Law Commission Reports………………………29-30
– Websites & Blogs…………………………………………………………30
– Newspaper Articles………………………………………………………30
– Hansard………………………………………………………………30-31

REFERENCING PRIMARY SOURCES IN FOOTNOTES:
Cases:
Case Name [year] | Court Name & Number [year] | Volume Report Abbreviation | The First Page
The Case Starts With
E.g. Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] UKHL 100 [1932] AC 562