Refugee Studies Centre
The Refugee Studies Centre (RSC) is part of the University of Oxford's International Development Centre. Its website has information about the Centre's research, courses, seminars and publications.
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Statewatch database
Statewatch is a non-profit voluntary organisation which monitors the state and civil liberties in the UK and the rest of Europe. The Statewatch Database contains more than 25,000 records, including news, features, pamphlets, reports, legislation, EU resolutions and agreements, details of UK parliamentary debates and those of the European Parliament and reports on European Court of Human Rights cases. Material less than 6 months old can be accessed free of charge; older materials require a subscription.
International Journal of Nuclear Law
Website of the International Journal of Nuclear Law (IJNucL), which is published four times a year by Inderscience. IJNucL is aimed at professionals and academics in the field of nuclear law and provides a forum for analysis of issues relating to nuclear laws and regulations. The journal contains scholarly articles, commentaries, conference papers, news and book reviews covering nuclear legislation, jurisprudence, international agreements licensing, inspection and enforcement, radiation protection and nuclear safety. A sample issue of the journal is available in full, free of charge.
Agricultural Land Tribunals
Website of the Agricultural Land Tribunals (ALT) which is hosted by Defra. There are seven ALTs in England and one in Wales who are responsible for settling disputes and other issues between agricultural tenants and landlords arising from tenancy agreements held under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986. They are also concerned with drainage disputes between neighbours under Sections 28 and/or 30 of the Land Drainage Act 1991. A full-text copy of this act can be viewed on the site.
Adjudicator to HM Land Registry
Website of the Adjudicator to HM Land Registry who is an independent judge dealing with Land Registry disputes. The office was created under the Land Registration Act 2002. The site provides information aimed at people preparing a case including a guide containing FAQs and a glossary of terms. Forms can also be downloaded from the site. Decisions of the Adjudicator are published in full on the site.
First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health)
The First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health) hears applications from people detained as patients in psychiatric hospitals who want to be discharged. The site has guidance on appealing to the tribunal and what happens at hearings. Links to relevant legislation are also given.
Mental Health Law Online
WikiMentalHealth is a wiki covering mental health law in England and Wales, set up by Jonathan Wilson, a solicitor specialising in mental health law; it is mainly intended for mental health practitioners. It has a case law section with commentaries on mental health cases, organised by topic. Legislation dealing with mental health is also available, along with human rights and criminal legislation. Guidance is given on the Mental Health Act 1983.
Courts and Tribunals Judiciary
Official website of the judiciary of England and Wales providing information on judges, magistrates and tribunal members and including reports, judgements and key facts. There is information describing the various types of judges and their role, functions and jurisdiction, court dress and forms of address. Key facts are provided including statistics, a legal calendar, an organisation chart of the court hierarchy, a glossary of legal terms and biographies of senior judges. The Learning Resources section has quizzes, historical information and webcasts.
Black Lawyers Directory
Online directory that profiles black minority ethnic lawyers and organisations with at least one black minority ethnic lawyer. The website was launched in February 2006 and is hosted by Totally Management Ltd, a UK-based management consultancy. The Directory can be searched by region or practice area. The site includes news, careers information and a jobs page. There is also information on BLD's Legal Gateway Scheme which provides career development opportunities for students, schoolchildren, pupils, trainees and others interested in pursuing a career in law.
Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers
Website of the Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL), a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1996 and supported by the European Union. The stated aim of PEOPIL is to "improve and promote judicial cooperation and mutual knowledge of legal and judicial systems of European jurisdictions in the field of personal injury law". The site provides information about the organisation, including sub-groups, publications, future events and a searchable list of members.