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What is the primary purpose of legislation.gov.uk?
What is the primary purpose of legislation.gov.uk?
Which Act introduced the stalking protection order (SPO)?
Which Act introduced the stalking protection order (SPO)?
What is essential when finding legislation, according to the content provided?
What is essential when finding legislation, according to the content provided?
What type of text does the chapter mention sourcing related to the European Convention on Human Rights?
What type of text does the chapter mention sourcing related to the European Convention on Human Rights?
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Why might visiting a physical law library be beneficial?
Why might visiting a physical law library be beneficial?
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Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome of the chapter?
Which of the following is NOT a learning outcome of the chapter?
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What aspect of law libraries is highlighted in the content?
What aspect of law libraries is highlighted in the content?
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What is a common misconception about finding legislation online?
What is a common misconception about finding legislation online?
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What is the purpose of statutory annotations in the context of legislation?
What is the purpose of statutory annotations in the context of legislation?
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Which tool provides access to searchable legislation and cross-references to Halsbury’s Laws of England?
Which tool provides access to searchable legislation and cross-references to Halsbury’s Laws of England?
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What details can be found in the notes at the bottom of the Lexis+ UK legislation page?
What details can be found in the notes at the bottom of the Lexis+ UK legislation page?
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Which section of the Act provides definitions for certain terms used in Section 1?
Which section of the Act provides definitions for certain terms used in Section 1?
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What type of amendments can be found in relation to the Stalking Protection Act?
What type of amendments can be found in relation to the Stalking Protection Act?
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What is a feature of Lexis+ UK mentioned in the content?
What is a feature of Lexis+ UK mentioned in the content?
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Within legal context, what does the term 'commencement' refer to?
Within legal context, what does the term 'commencement' refer to?
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What does the section on statutory guidance issued to the police primarily focus on?
What does the section on statutory guidance issued to the police primarily focus on?
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What information does the 'Status Snapshot' provide?
What information does the 'Status Snapshot' provide?
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What is the commencement date that brought s 1 of the Act into force?
What is the commencement date that brought s 1 of the Act into force?
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What purpose do Halsbury's Annotations serve?
What purpose do Halsbury's Annotations serve?
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How often are Halsbury's Annotations updated?
How often are Halsbury's Annotations updated?
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Which of the following is NOT included in Halsbury's Annotations?
Which of the following is NOT included in Halsbury's Annotations?
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Which Act introduced an additional section to the Terrorism Act 2000?
Which Act introduced an additional section to the Terrorism Act 2000?
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Where can users access Halsbury's Annotations?
Where can users access Halsbury's Annotations?
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What legal aspect is primarily covered by Halsbury's Laws?
What legal aspect is primarily covered by Halsbury's Laws?
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What is included in the series Public General Acts and Measures published at the end of each year?
What is included in the series Public General Acts and Measures published at the end of each year?
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What does the Chronological Table of the Statutes provide?
What does the Chronological Table of the Statutes provide?
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Which publication would you refer to if you need an alphabetical list of statutes since 1972?
Which publication would you refer to if you need an alphabetical list of statutes since 1972?
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In case of internet issues, whom should you seek for assistance in finding legislation in a library?
In case of internet issues, whom should you seek for assistance in finding legislation in a library?
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What type of information is NOT typically found in the Public General Acts and Measures?
What type of information is NOT typically found in the Public General Acts and Measures?
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Which of these is a feature of the Current Law Statutes Annotated?
Which of these is a feature of the Current Law Statutes Annotated?
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Which year marks the start of the Current Law Legislation Citators?
Which year marks the start of the Current Law Legislation Citators?
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What is the primary use of the index in the Public General Acts and Measures?
What is the primary use of the index in the Public General Acts and Measures?
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Which website offers free access to the full text of all Public General Acts from 1988?
Which website offers free access to the full text of all Public General Acts from 1988?
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What does the Current Law Statutes Annotated provide?
What does the Current Law Statutes Annotated provide?
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Which resource is known for providing a comprehensive chronological list of statutes?
Which resource is known for providing a comprehensive chronological list of statutes?
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Which source is regarded as the only official publication of EU texts?
Which source is regarded as the only official publication of EU texts?
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What type of acts does Halsbury’s Statutes of England compile?
What type of acts does Halsbury’s Statutes of England compile?
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Which of the following statements about the Current Law Legislation Citator is correct?
Which of the following statements about the Current Law Legislation Citator is correct?
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Which platform is generally easier to navigate compared to other resources for EU legislation?
Which platform is generally easier to navigate compared to other resources for EU legislation?
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Which statement about legal research is true?
Which statement about legal research is true?
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What type of documents are included in the C series?
What type of documents are included in the C series?
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Which series contains preparatory acts in the legislative process?
Which series contains preparatory acts in the legislative process?
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Where can details of public contracts which are open to competitive tender be found?
Where can details of public contracts which are open to competitive tender be found?
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Which series provides full-text transcripts of debates in the European Parliament?
Which series provides full-text transcripts of debates in the European Parliament?
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What is included in the Special Edition?
What is included in the Special Edition?
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Which series can be accessed via Tenders Electronic Daily (TED)?
Which series can be accessed via Tenders Electronic Daily (TED)?
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What type of notices can you find in the C series specifically related to recruitment?
What type of notices can you find in the C series specifically related to recruitment?
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What type of documents might you not find in the CE series?
What type of documents might you not find in the CE series?
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Study Notes
Finding Legislation
- This chapter details methods for locating statutes, statutory instruments, and EU legislation, both online and in libraries.
- Search methods depend on whether you know the specific legislation or are searching for legislation on a general topic.
- Locating legislation is a crucial legal skill, essential for understanding and applying laws.
Online Legislation Finding
- Legislation.gov.uk: The official UK government website for legislation, containing statutes, statutory instruments, draft legislation, and EU-originating laws (until Dec 31, 2020). Facilitation of searches by title, keywords, and advanced search tools.
- Westlaw Edge UK: Provides broad browsing and searching for Acts of Parliament and statutory instruments, including historical law (from 1991 for Acts, and 1948 for instruments).
- Lexis+ UK: Offers searchable legislation and statutory instruments; includes cross-references to Halsbury's Laws of England and interactive tutorials. Features browsing, searching tools, and historic version access.
Domestic Legislation
- Statutes and statutory instruments are located online and in libraries.
- Resources such as Westlaw Edge UK and Lexis+ UK contain extra details and explanatory materials.
EU Legislation
- The official source for EU legislation is the Official Journal of the European Union (OJ).
- The OJ has different sections (L series, C series) containing different types of EU legislation.
- EU Treaties are available on the EU website.
- The EU website and other online resources can be useful for locating EU legislation.
Library Resources
- Practical exercises suggest utilizing library resources in addition to online tools.
- Libraries may offer additional materials and access to librarians for assistance with searching.
Self-Test Questions
- Sample questions focus on identifying specific legislation amendments to the Terrorism Act 2000 and exploring similar topics.
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Test your knowledge on UK legislation, the role of law libraries, and key legal concepts. This quiz covers essential topics like stalking protection orders and the benefits of using resources like Lexis+. Challenge yourself with questions that enhance your understanding of legislative processes.
