Frequently Asked Questions

Try searching on Westlaw for the Outer Space Act (1986). After logging into Westlaw, from the menu across the top of the homepage select "Legislation", then "Legislation search". If you want to view the whole Act, type outer space act in the "Title" box then click on "Search". Notice that you retrieve not only the Act itself but also Statutory Instruments relating to this Act. To view the full text of the Act or SI click title link from the results, and you will be directed to the "Arrangement of the Act". Each Act of Parliament is given a chapter number. The Outer Space Act is chapter 38 in 1986.

You can also search for a specific section of an Act, for example, section 8 of the Outer Space Act 1986. Return to the search screen by selecting to back arrow, and then "edit search" at the top right of the page.  In the "Title" search box, type outer space act, and in the Provision Number drop down menu select section, and type 8 in the box next to it. This search retrieves only section 8 of the Act. To access section 8 select the highlighted s. 8 link.

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