Template:UKStatute/doc

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

This template links to statutelaw.gov.uk, which has been replaced by Legislation.gov.uk.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

There 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

Use: [[Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984]], {{UKStatute|1871554|s. 8}}

To return:

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, s. 8

Use: [[Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984]], {{UKStatute|1871554|s. 8, as in force in 1991|1}} To return:

Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, s. 8, as in force in 1991