4.2.3 Supplementary order papers
The format for citing supplementary order papers is as follows:
|
Element |
SOP and year |
SOP number |
Bill citation |
Pinpoint reference |
|
Example |
Supplementary Order Paper 2006 |
(79) |
Evidence Bill 2005 (256-1) |
(explanatory note) at 3 |
|
Rule |
4.2.3(a) |
4.2.3(b) |
4.2.3(c) |
4.2.3(d) |
Eg Supplementary Order Paper 2006 (79) Evidence Bill 2005 (256-1) (explanatory note) at 3.
(a) SOP and year
Begin with the words “Supplementary Order Paper” followed by the year in which the Supplementary Order Paper was released.
(b) SOP number
Give the Supplementary Order Paper number in round brackets. Supplementary Order Papers are numbered sequentially over a year.
(c) Bill citation
Following the Supplementary Order Paper number, give the Bill citation in accordance with rule 4.2.1.
(d) Pinpoint reference
Include the pinpoint reference after the Bill citation, preceded by a comma. If the explanatory note is being referenced, this should be indicated.