How do I reference a section of an Act in APA (7th ed.) style?
Answer
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.
For example:
According to the Human Rights Act 1998...
OR
...(Human Rights Act 1998).
Citing a specific section of an act:
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).
Full details can be found on your APA (7th) Library Guide.