Create an OSCOLA Law Case Reference (Scotland)

Reference a judgement in a case before the Scottish Courts using the OSCOLA referencing style

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Use the case name in its abbreviated citation form.

For example: [2008] UKHL 13. Include any division after the judgment number.

Include it if the report has a separate volume number.

For example: AC, NI or SC (HL).

Include IH or OH for the Inner or Outer House where applicable.

For example: 42, 45 or 120–123.

Use the judicial title at the time of the decision.

Example footnote

Adams v Advocate General 2003 SC 171 (OH) 175.

Neutral Citations for Scotland

Court Neutral Citation
Court of Session Inner House [Year] CSIH number
Court of Session Outer House [Year] CSOH number
Court of Criminal Appeal [Year] HCJAC number
High Court of Justiciary [Year] HCJT number

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