Frequently Asked Legal Research Questions

How do I find an SI by title?

Free web sources

·        OPSI — www.opsi.gov.uk — Statutory Instruments are found under Legislation — UK — Statutory Instruments. Enter the title in the main search box

·        UK Statute Law Database — www.statutelaw.gov.uk/ — select Statutory Instruments from the "legislation type" drop-down menu and enter the name in the title search box

Hard copy sources

·        Alphabetical Index of SIs in the Index to Halsbury’s Statutory Instruments

·        If it is after 1993, use the alphabetical list in the Current Law SI Citators

Subscription-based databases

·        Justis

·        Lawtel

·        LexisNexis Professional

·        LNB Legislation Direct

·        Westlaw

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