Mission
zoomLaw provides an authoritative, practitioner-grade reading experience for UK legislation. We present the law clearly, keep status information intelligible at a glance, and surface the relationships that matter in practice.
Why zoomLaw is authoritative
- Complete texts of UK Acts and Statutory Instruments presented for professional use.
- In-force status clearly indicated at section, Part, and Act level with visible text labels.
- Parent/child relationships connecting enabling Acts to the SIs made under them.
- Defined terms marked throughout the document with hover explanations and a complete definitions table.
- Transparent sourcing with clear versioning and modification dates on each page.
- Legal editorial standards focused on accuracy, traceability, and practical usability.
Editorial Standards
Accuracy
Each instrument includes clear status signals and cross-references. Updates are logged with a machine-readable modification date.
Traceability
Where we add context (definitions, relationships), the underlying text is preserved and our additions are labelled and inspectable.
Clarity
Typography and layout prioritise readability. Definitions and relationships are available inline and in summary tables.
Neutrality
Editorial enhancements are explanatory, not interpretive. We surface structure and status; we do not give legal advice.
Methods and Technology
zoomLaw combines legal expertise with modern engineering. We index and annotate legislative texts, attach defined terms to their occurrences, map instruments to their enabling provisions, and expose status information in both human-readable and machine-readable formats. Artificial intelligence assists with discovery and cross-referencing; every enhancement is reviewable and grounded in the underlying text.
Scope and Coverage
- UK Primary Legislation (Acts of Parliament).
- UK Secondary Legislation (Statutory Instruments).
- EU-derived instruments where relevant to UK law.
Coverage expands continually; each page shows its last updated date.
Independence and Responsibility
zoomLaw is independent and non-partisan. We aim to provide accurate, up-to-date legislative texts and practical context for research and compliance. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice. Where the official text prevails, we defer to it and welcome notices of any discrepancy.
Contact
For feedback, corrections, or partnership enquiries, email alex@zoomlaw.co.uk.