OSCOLA Referencing
Legislation: Northern Ireland
The following are examples of how to reference Acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly, as well as the former Parliament of Northern Ireland.
Acts of Northern Ireland Assembly (1998-present)
For the current Northern Ireland Assembly, put 'Northern Ireland' in brackets in between the short title and year.
Template (Footnote/Table of Legislation):
Short title | (Northern Ireland) | Year
Examples:
Presumption of Death Act (Northern Ireland) 2009
Department of Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2010
Acts of former Parliament of Northern Ireland (1921-1972)
For the former Parliament of Northern Ireland, put 'NI' in brackets between the short title and year:
Template (Footnote/Table of Legislation):
Short title | (NI) | year
Example:
Appropriation Act (NI) 1921
Poultry Improvement Act (NI) 1968