LibGuides: Law: Finding Legislation

Finding Legislation - Databases

Lawtel (now available on Westlaw platform) This link opens in a new window You will need to register the first time you access the site.Lawtel is now integrated in to the Westlaw Edge platform. After logging in to Westlaw, scroll down to the More Resources section and you will see a link to Lawtel in the list. Lawtel UK’s Case Law Service includes over 40,000 case reports in a 25 year archive. Publishes hundreds of unreported decisions, online exclusively the day after judgement is given. Use Lawtel for sourcing full text of up-to-date cases.
Lexis+ This link opens in a new window Search by case name from the home page and select the 'Cases' tab for advanced searches
Westlaw This link opens in a new window Click on the 'Cases' tab to find cases. For more advanced searches, and to find cases on a topic, select 'Advanced Search'

Bills & legislation (from Parliament.UK website) Note: Material on this website refers to original, pre-amendment legislation.
Legislation.gov.uk The official home of UK legislation, 1267 to present. Covers original (as enacted) and revised versions of legislation. This site replaces both the Statute Law Database (SLD) and Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) websites. Open access - no username and password required.
Northern Ireland Legislation Since devolution Northern Ireland has made its own statutory instruments. Open access - no username and password required.
Parliament.UK A guide to information about the history, organisation and workings of the House of Commons and House of Lords. Includes access to bills, parliamentary papers, and links to legislation via Legislation.gov.uk.
Private Acts Chronological table of private and personal Acts (1539-2006). Open access - no username and password required.
Scottish Legislation Since devolution Scotland has made its own statutory instruments. Open access - no username and password required.
The Law Commission (for Law Commission Reports) The Law Commission is the statutory independent body created by the Law Commissions Act 1965 to keep the law under review and to recommend reform where it is needed. Open access - no username and password required.
Welsh Legislation Since devolution Scotland has made its own statutory instruments. Open access - no username and password required.