Description

Lexis+ UK is a major legal research database offering comprehensive coverage of UK, EU, and international law. It is one of the core platforms you will use throughout your Law degree and works especially well alongside Westlaw.

Why use Lexis+ 

  • Core legal research tool used throughout degree‑level study.
  • Complements Westlaw, giving a broader perspective across cases and commentary.
  • Ideal for assignments, case notes, and legal research skills development.

What you can find on Lexis+

  • Case law: Access UK, EU, and international judgments.
  • Legislation: Up‑to‑date Acts, Statutory Instruments, and EU legislation.
  • Legal journals: Full‑text articles from key UK legal publications.
  • Commentary and practitioner texts: Trusted titles offering expert explanation and practical guidance.
  • Current awareness: Daily legal updates to help you stay on top of developments.
  • News sources: Coverage from major UK newspapers and legal news providers.
Getting Started
Database Content
Legal materials
Included in the Library Search?
No
AI Tools included?
No

Accessibility Features

Read Aloud

No inbuilt function. The main website and basic search function is compatible with most screenreaders. Functionality may be limited when using the advanced search. Full text (HTML) is problematic for screenreaders. PDFs should work with screenreaders or Adobe Reader’s 'Read Out Loud' function.

Change text size

Use browser Zoom function to enlarge text (up to 200%). Most browsers will allow you to change the font size.. Guidance on making text size larger can be found on Abilitynet. 

Change background colour

No inbuilt function. Use browser settings to change colours, contrast levels and fonts (see Abilitynet for guidance). 

ColorVeil (available through AppsAnywhere) is effective for eye strain reduction, Dyslexia, Visual Stress or Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome).

Keyboard navigation

It is possible to search and apply filters using just a keyboard only. Some elements are not fully available to keyboard only navigation and operation. There are no keyboard traps.

Read offline

Articles can be downloaded as PDFs where available, with no Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions. If using a screen reader, we recommend viewing PDF content on Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat as PDF content will often be more readable and more easily navigated by screen readers in Adobe Reader.

Accessibility statement
Accessibility statement

Relevant workshops

Referencing: OSCOLA style

This workshop is for Law students who use the OSCOLA referencing style. It will focus on the principles of referencing for law including the use of footnotes, and you will learn how to reference some of the most frequently used sources.

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