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Below are several guides for referencing using OSCOLA:

OSCOLA Main Site
Find the link to the main guide, Quick Referencing Guide, Citing International Law Resources Section, FAQs etc.
OSCOLA 4th edition
Guide for general principles, UK & EU law & secondary sources.
OSCOLA FAQs
Find out updates from 2014 e.g. how to cite YouTube and changes in citing EU cases and legislation.
OSCOLA 2006: Citing International Law Sources Section:
If you are citing international law sources, you need to consult this guide as the OSCOLA main guide does not cover international law.
OSCOLA Quick Referencing Guide
A useful reminder when you are used to citing resources in OSCOLA. Not recommended for a novice user.

Introduction to OSCOLA webinars A series of three videos providing an overview of OSCOLA referencing, which is used by the School of Law at the University of Essex. This series covers what OSCOLA is and the general principles behind the system, citing legislation and cases, and citing secondary sources (books and journal articles).
Cardiff OSCOLA referencing
A very handy site to give you a short explanation and examples of how to referencing various resources using OSCOLA
IALS Referencing and citations - OSCOLA
This website contains the same contents as the main guide but it is more accessible.