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APA (7th ed.) referencing guide (Online): Act of Parliament

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In text citations

On 1st cite:
Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 [SSWWA]

Subsequent cites:
SSWWA 2014

Citing a specific section of an act: Examples:


S.5 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 states that…
OR
According to s.5 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014…
OR
The well-being of carers must be promoted (Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, s.5).

In the reference list

Acts should not be included in APA reference lists at all. However, on the first mention of the act a full citation is given in the text of your assignment.