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United Kingdom legislation

What it is

An Act of the UK Parliament, or UK delegated legislation.

How to cite using AGLC 4

United Kingdom legislation is cited as a foreign domestic source, under rule 24.2 of the AGLC 4th ed (delegated legislation under rule 24.3). Historical legislation before 1963 follows rule 24.2.3.

Example citation

Fisheries Act 2020 (UK) s 1.

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Last reviewed 7 July 2026 · always confirm the rule against the official AGLC4.