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Modern United Kingdom or devolved statute

What it is

A United Kingdom Act passed from 1963, or an Act of a devolved legislature.

How to cite it

Cited under r 9.4.3. Devolved legislation carries no separate jurisdiction identifier because the jurisdiction is already inside its title.

Example citation

Judiciary and Courts (Scotland) Act 2008, s 2.

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Last reviewed 6 August 2026 · always confirm the rule against the official New Zealand Law Style Guide.