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Command paper

What it is

A paper presented to Parliament by command — White Papers included.

How to cite using OSCOLA

The producing body, the italic title, then the command number and year in brackets. The abbreviation tracks the era: Cd, Cmd, Cmnd, Cm, CP.

Example citation

Home Office, Report of the Royal Commission on Capital Punishment (Cmd 8932, 1953) para 53.

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Last reviewed 7 August 2026 · always confirm the rule against the official OSCOLA.