Mastering Legal Citation (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards

System to refer to legal documents consistently & accurately

Name (italics), year (italics), parliament abbreviation

Repealed (cancelled)

Use 'Bill' not 'Act'; no italics on title

Party names, year of decision, court identifier

Civil: 'and' | Criminal: 'against'

High Court of Australia

Rules/regulations made by parliament-authorised bodies

Title has 'Local Law' + council name

Act names and case names (not bills)