AGLC4 Rule 23.2.2: Legislative Materials: Constitutions
National and provincial constitutions are cited as ordinary legislation under rule 23.2.1.
AGLC4 page 249
Formatting
- The title and year are italic, followed by the jurisdiction in round brackets and the pinpoint.
Example
Quoted from the Guide, page 249- 10Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 1996 (South Africa) ch 8.
See also
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