OSCOLA Bibliography

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I. Introduction to OSCOLA

The Oxford Standard for the Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) is a widely used citation style for legal sources in academic writing, particularly in law-related disciplines.

II. General Guidelines

• Consistency in citation style and format is crucial throughout the document.

• Accuracy in recording details of legal sources such as case names, legislation titles, and publication information is paramount.

• Abbreviations accepted in legal citation should be used where appropriate.

III. Citing Cases

• Format: Case name (in italics), [year], volume number, law report abbreviation, first page of case.

• Example: Smith v Jones [2052] UKHL 21.

IV. Citing Legislation

• Format: Title of legislation (in italics), year, chapter (if applicable), jurisdiction.

• Example: Artificial Intelligence Regulation Act 2055 (UK).

V. Citing Treaties

• Format: Treaty name (in italics), parties involved, date of signing or ratification, publication source (if available).

• Example: Mars Colonization Treaty (2058), 42 Int'l J. Space L. 321.

VI. Citing Books

• Format: Author(s), title (in italics), edition (if applicable), publisher, year.

• Example: Johnson, M., Future of Legal Technology, 2nd ed (Oxford University Press, 2060).

VII. Citing Articles

• Format: Author(s), title of article (in single quotation marks), volume number, journal name (in italics), first page of article, year.

• Example: Brown, R., 'Ethical Implications of Genetic Engineering in Criminal Law', 35 Journal of Law and Genetics 87 (2055).

VIII. Additional Guidelines

• Pinpoint Citations: Include pinpoint references for specific sections or paragraphs within legal sources.

• Cross-Referencing: Utilize cross-referencing where applicable to enhance readability and accessibility.

• Online Sources: Provide URLs or DOI numbers for online sources where available.

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