Introduction to the justice system
Overview of the judicial system of Northern Ireland, both civil and criminal, on the official NI Direct website. Includes a link to information about forthcoming hearings.
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Social Security and Child Support Appeals Tribunal
Website of the Social Security and Child Support Appeals Tribunal (SSCSA). The Tribunal deals with disputes relating to a number of benefits including Attendance Allowance, Carer's Allowance, Universal Credit and Vaccine Damage Payment. The site describes the role and work of the SSCSA providing key documents including annual reports, business plans, leaflets and a copy of The Benchbook which provides procedural guidance. Documents are given in PDF format. There is also guidance on how to appeal and an enquiry form to download.
Sark Chief Pleas
Website of the Government of Sark, the smallest of the four major Channel Islands, and part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. There is information about the island's legislature, the Chief Pleas Assembly, including committee reports, minutes, and agendas going back to 2005. Details of the Chief Pleas committees are also given. Official forms are provided, together with recent items published in the Sark Gazette Officielle. Sark legislation is available via a link to the Guernsey Legal Resources website.
States of Alderney Government
Website of the Government of Alderney, the third largest of the Channel Islands. Alderney is a self-governing crown dependency which forms part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The website explains the Island's constitutional position, its relationship with the United Kingdom, the role of the States of Alderney (the legislature) which consists of a President and ten States Members and the Alderney States Committees.
Copyright Tribunal
Website of the Copyright Tribunal, part of the UK Patent Office. The Copyright Tribunal was established in 1989, its main function being to make rulings regarding the terms and conditions of licences offered by, or licensing schemes operated by, collective copyright licensing bodies. The website explains the work of the Tribunal and provides procedural information and Tribunal decisions.
LawCareers.Net
Comprehensive legal careers portal for England and Wales, published by Law Business Research. Provides information about becoming a solicitor or barrister and details of firms and chambers offering training contracts, vacation work or pupillages. Podcasts covering a range of training topics ,such as interview technique and working as a trainee, are available and there is a searchable database of law courses. Guidance is given on alternative careers, including working as a coroner or a legal executives and working in the civil service or local government.
Citizens Advice
Help and guidance for the general public in the UK on law and rights relating to privacy, benefits, housing, employment, debt, discrimination, consumer protection, immigration and other topics. The site is produced by Citizens Advice, a charity. Where appropriate, users are directed to additional sources of expert advice. It is in Welsh and English.
House of Commons Background Papers
Collection of detailed briefing papers on UK parliamentary practice and procedure, produced by the Parliament and Constitution Centre at the House of Commons Library and published on the UK Parliament website. Includes briefings on public bills, private bills, hybrid bills, statutory instruments, the European Union (terminology, procedures and sources) and a timeline of UK constitutional developments from 1911 onwards.
Human Rights Watch: Europe/Central Asia
These web pages bring together the European and Central Asian information on the Human Rights Watch website. Current events are covered by a listing of items in chronological order and another listing by country. The European and Central Asian annual overview reports are also extracted from the World Report. There are also contact details for the HRW offices around the world.
Durham European Law Institute
The Durham European Law Institute (DELI), at the University of Durham's Department of Law, focuses on subjects such as European constitutional law, the EU internal market, EU external relations law and fundamental rights. Its website gives details of DELI courses, lectures and conferences, its fellows and their research.