OSCOLA Referencing International Law

United Nations laws

Structure:

Author Title (date) number.

Example:

UNGA Res 78/288 (7 June 2024) A/78/PV.88.

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Treaties

Structure:

Title (date of adoption) publication mentioning (Short name) number of the article.

Example:

Strengthening the Multilateral Treaty Framework (adopted 13 June 2024) 514 UNTS 6714 (Foreign Arbitral Awards Convention) art 17.

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International Court of Justice (ICJ) documents

Structure:

Case Title [year] Court’s Report Citation/<link> accessed DD Month YYYY.

Example:

Application of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination [2024] ICJ Judgement <https://www.icj-cij.org/pending-cases> accessed 26 June 2024.

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