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I need to reference something in APA 6: Act of Parliament

I need to reference something in APA 6

Act of Parliament

Act of Parliament

Act of Parliament citation

Citation

Cite the full title of the Act including the year. Add the section of the act for direct quotes.

According to the Mental Health Act 1983...
As stated in the Licensing Act 2003 (s. 14)...

Act of Parliament reference

Reference list

You do not need to include the Act in your list of references. This is because the information given in the citation will allow your reader to locate the full text of the Act in a variety of different formats.

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