Editorial Update
Before you start Editorial Update
Approach to Update: basic rules and exceptions Presentation of Revised Legislation Annotation Conventions XMetaL and XML tagging
Things to consider before deciding on how to carry out an update task
Limited extent amendments
Applying conditionally commenced amendments
Applying partially in force amendments which are then brought further into force over time
Carrying out Editorial Update
Affected Extent Research
Update Editor Checklist
'How to' Guides:
Starting Update Tasks
Textual amendments: Provision Level Insertions Higher Level Insertions Provision Level Substitutions Higher Level Substitutions Provision Level Repeals Higher Level Repeals Applying Non-Textual Effects
Manual Amendments
Amendment to Earlier Affecting Provision
Blanket amendments
Applying ‘Coming into force’ effects (includes checking I-notes and start dates)
Renumbering
Amending Images Amending Lists Amending Tables
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Legislation-specific update guidance
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Update Issues and Troubleshooting
Specific Update Issues Update Troubleshooting