How to cite a u.n. document

Bluebook (22d ed.) citation format, B21 / R21.7.

Bluebook (22d ed.) citation format for a u.n. document, governed by B21 / R21.7. Worked example, required elements, and the rules that apply.

Example

G.A. Res. 47/163, ¶ 5 (Dec. 18, 1992).

Governing rules

B21 / R21.7

• 21 — international materials.
• 21.7 — United Nations sources.
• 21.7.2 — resolutions & decisions.

Required elements

• U.N. body / designation
• Date

Optional elements

• Kind
• Resolution number — R21.7.2: required for a resolution.
• U.N. document symbol — R21.7.3: required for a report.
• Author
• Title
• Annex
• Supplement
• Pincite
• Year

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