![]() | This is a documentation subpage for Template:UKStatute. It may contain usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page. |
When to use the template
edit![]() | This template links to statutelaw.gov.uk, which has been replaced by Legislation.gov.uk. {{Cite legislation UK}} is generally preferable, and the 'section' parameter lets you link to a specific section. |
This template should be used to link to the official text of part of a UK statute. Where the link is to the whole of a UK statute, the template Template:UK-LEG may be more appropriate.
How to use the template
editThere are three arguments:
- ActiveTextDocID Number from the URL when viewing the statute, part or provision
- Text of the hyperlink
- Optional Version number. Use this only when showing how a statute stood at a particular time and not when you want a link to the statute for the time being.
Examples
editUse: [[Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984]], {{UKStatute|1871554|s. 8}}
To return:
Use: [[Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984]], {{UKStatute|1871554|s. 8, as in force in 1991|1}} To return: