Frequently Asked Legal Research Questions

How do I find an SI if I only have the citation?

SIs are cited with the calendar year and number i.e. 1999/202

Free web sources

·        OPSI — www.opsi.gov.uk — use the numerical lists for each year

Hard copy sources

·        Use Halsbury’s Statutory Instrument Chronological Index — in the loose-leaf service binder

·        Current Law Legislation Citators are arranged by year and SI number — from 1995 onwards

Subscription-based databases

·        Justis

·        Lawtel

·        LNB Legislation Direct

·        Westlaw

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