LibGuides: Law: Law Databases

Key Databases

Bailii
British and Irish Legal Information Institute (BAILII). A searchable database of online primary legal resources, updated daily.
HeinOnline Law Journal Library
Access to a wide range of mostly US law journals
House of Commons Parliamentary Papers (HCPP)
House of Commons papers from 1715 - 2005/06
International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS)
A wide ranging index of journal articles, books and reviews.
legislation.gov.uk
Original (as enacted) and revised versions of UK legislation
Lexis Library
UK published law reports, legislation and commentary (including NI Reports)
PsycINFO (1806 - present)
Indexes articles in the psychological, social, behavioral, and health sciences.
Scopus
Indexes a range of journal articles across all subject areas.
Sociological Abstracts (1952 - current)
Indexes articles in sociology and related disciplines

vLex Justis This link opens in a new window
Legal research database from vLex Justis with a focus on UK case law and legislation. Primary sources include UK case law judgments, International Law Reports (1902-date), and historic UK legislation. Provides case citations and analysis including a precedent map.

Web of Science
Indexes articles and books across all subject areas (includes content from the Social Sciences Citation Index).
Westlaw UK
Access to UK law reports, law journals and updated legislation.

Access databases such as Westlaw, Lexis+ and HeinOnline via the A-Z list of Databases on the Library homepage
When asked for a username and password, use your Queen's student number and password
See the quick start guides below for information
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If you need further help contact your Subject Librarian: deborah.wilson@qub.ac.uk