Legislation and Law Libraries Quiz

The official website for UK legislation, managed by the National Archives.

A type of law made by Parliament, which is also known as an Act of Parliament.

A legal document made by a government minister, which has the force of law.

The official text of a law that is in force, meaning that it is currently applicable.

The process of finding out if there is a law on a particular topic.

The process of discovering if a law is still in effect and being enforced.

An international treaty that guarantees basic human rights.

The law that defines the rules for making a stalking protection order.

The process of determining when a law officially comes into effect and is enforceable.

The geographic areas where a law applies.

The process of interpreting the meaning of a law.

A database of legislation and legal resources, providing access to searchable statutes, statutory instruments, and related materials.

A section of a law that describes the details of its coming into force, including the date and the statutory instrument used for its commencement.

A collection of notes, annotations, and relevant materials related to a particular law, including explanatory notes, parliamentary records, and related guidance.

A legislative document that provides guidance on how a law should be implemented and applied.

The EU's official publication containing important documents, including summaries of court decisions, parliamentary meeting minutes, and EU competition notices for recruitment.

One of the series of the Official Journal of the European Union, containing information and notices, judgments, and parliamentary documents.

One of the series of the Official Journal of the European Union, containing preparatory acts in the European Union's legislative process.

One of the series of the Official Journal of the European Union, publishing details of public contracts open to competitive tender.

The Official Journal of the European Union series containing full-text transcripts of European Parliament Debates.

The official English translations of all EC legislation in force as of January 1, 1973.

A free electronic database where the OJ S Series and other public contract information can be found.

A website where you can access the OJ Annex, containing transcripts of European Parliament debates.

The date a law officially starts being enforced, or the 'effective date.' It could be the same as the Royal Assent date or later, and usually is defined in a separate legal instrument like a Statutory Instrument.

Legal documents that change existing laws, like amendments to the Terrorism Act 2000, which can be found in the 'Status Snapshot' on Lexis+.

Provides brief, concise summaries of the legal status of an Act. Found on Lexis+ UK under the 'Status Snapshot' section.

Provides further information on a law from various experts and sources. Including notes from the Halsbury's Statutes of England and Wales, which are updated weekly.

Provides commentary on specific legal provisions, offering detailed analysis and insights, and offering a type of guidance for understanding a law.

A formal interpretation of a specific word or phrase as used in a law, like in the Terrorism Act 2000, which could be included in Halsbury's Annotations.

A legal document issued by the monarch, officially approving a law passed by Parliament, signifying its official recognition and validity.

Commercially available search engines that provide up-to-date legislation and additional information.

A series of volumes containing the current text of Public General Acts, organized by subject matter. It also includes a valuable "Is it in Force?" service.

A compilation containing the full text of all Public General Acts and Measures.

A publication that helps track the history of very old statutes.

A publication that lists all statutes and provides information about their use in other legal documents.

A publication that provides the full text of Public General Acts with annotations detailing their history, debates, and other relevant notes.

A law library's staff member who can offer assistance with legal research, including finding specific legislation and navigating resources.

The process of searching for and finding specific legal documents, such as legislation, case law, or treaties.