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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.

Durham European Law Institute

Web pages of the Durham European Law Institute (DELI), which is based at the University of Durham's Department of Law. The Institute was founded in 1991 with the aim of disseminating knowledge of European law and its work is focused particularly on European Constitutional Law, European Free Movement Law, EU External Relations Law, European Competition Law, Fundamental Rights, European co-operation in the criminal sphere and European responses to terrorism.

Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Web pages of the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice, based in the School of Law at Queen's University Belfast. The Institute was founded in 1994 and its aim is to carry out research and postgraduate teaching in the fields of criminology and criminal justice. The website provides details of current research projects, conferences and seminars, as well as the Institute's publications.

Home land

This site provides "information from Scottish and International Perspectives on Land Tenure, Land Reform, Land Use and Social Land Ownerships" part of the Caledonia Centre for Social Development. It has " ... been prepared by a group of individuals with an interest in land reform, land administration, land ownership and land use" a number of whom are staff at the Caledonia Centre for Social Development.

Eurasylum

The website of Eurasylum, a company established in April 2001 which conducts research and consultancy for government departments, judicial bodies, international organisations and NGO's in the areas of immigration and asylum policy. The website provides general information about the company, links to a range of news sources covering immigration and asylum issues, organisations providing courses and training on refugee and immigration law and conference information.

Legal Practice Management Association

Web pages of the Legal Practice Management Association (LPMA) a forum for professionals involved with the management of barristers' chambers and solicitors. Details of the LPMA's constitution and management committee are given on the site along with the association's monthly newsletter which is made available in full in HTML. Information is given on future and recent LPMA events and on how to join the organisation. Part of the website is only available to LPMA members.

Centre for European Legal Studies

Website of the Centre for European Legal Studies (CELS) at the University of Cambridge. Gives information about the work of CELS and the projects it is concerned with. These cover European Union law and the individual legal systems of European countries. A brief description is given of their involvement with the British Centre for English Legal Studies at Warsaw University in Poland. The site includes details of the staff, management committee, advisory board and fellows of CELS and there is information relating to the centre's past and forthcoming conferences, seminars and lectures.

Statewatch Observatory In Defence of Freedom and Democracy: New Laws and Practices Affecting Civil Liberties and Rights After September 11

This site is maintained by civil rights organisation Statewatch. It provides a collection of useful links to full-text documents relating to changes in civil rights worldwide in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. These include legislation, directives, anti-terrorist measures and government proposals worldwide. There is a specialist section devoted to the reaction of the European Union. Topics covered include data protection and identity card schemes.

Citizenship Foundation

The Citizenship Foundation is an independent charity which "aims to empower individuals to engage in the wider community through education about the law, democracy and society." It works with schools and young people to promote participation in community and public life, education for citizenship, and an understanding of citizens' rights and duties. The news section of the website contains press releases and a newsletter. Information on the work of the Foundation includes its background, annual report and support base.

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