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Libya's Legal System and Legal Research

An introduction to Libyan legal research by John L. S. Simpkins of Charleston School of Law in the United States, most recently updated in 2019 by Mohamed Lafi and Mahmoud Salem Sawan of Lawyers for Justice in Libya. Published on New York University's Globalex website it provides background and historical information on Libya and its legal and governmental system. There is information on sources of law and Libya's membership of international organisations, along with a bibliography of printed sources and links to online legal resources.

Annotated Justinian Code

Online version of the Annotated Justinian Code by Fred H. Blume (edited by Timothy Kearley). This is an English translation of Justinian's code, taken from the authoritative Latin version, available on the website of the College of Law at the University of Wyoming. Other materials provided on the site include an introduction to the work, an article on the history of the code and a bibliographies of works by and about Justice Blume.

Worklife Law

WorkLife Law is a non-profit research and advocacy centre based at the University of California, Hastings College of Law. Worklife Law is concerned discrimination against workers with family responsibilities including pregnant women, parents and those with ageing parents or sick partners.

The China Collection

Blog focusing on Chinese law edited by Donald Clarke of George Washington University Law School and other specialists in Chinese law and related affairs. It covers Chinese legal developments, conferences, publications and research resources and has an archive extending back to 2005. The site has links to a set of research guides on Chinese law.

Chinese Legal Research

Annotated resource guide to Chinese legal materials, by the Lillian Goldman Library at Yale Law School. Gives links to Chinese law research guides, official websites and other sites; also lists books, databases and journals for Chinese law research. Some of the resources listed require a subscription and some are in Chinese only.

An introduction to the legal system and legal research in Chad

Guide to the law and legal materials of Chad by Nadjita F. Ngarhodjim, a legal expert at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, updated by Miarom Bégoto. Published ion New York University's Globalex website, it provides background information about Chad and covers the constitution and other sources of law. There is an outline of the judicial system and the law-making process followed by a set of links to websites for Chadian legal research. 

Researching Namibian law and the Namibian legal system

Guide to the law of Namibia by Dunia Prince Zongwe, a writer, academic and consultant. Published on New York University's Globalex website and updated periodically, it gives background information about Namibia, an overview of the legal system and constitution and  details of the court system, case law and legislation. The guide also has sections dealing with the legal profession and legal education in Namibia and gives links to websites with Namibian legal content.

National Women's Law Center

Website of the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), a US-based organisation concerned with using litigation and law reform to improve the lives of low-income women and their families. Policy documents and news items are provided on issues such as: childcare and early education; poverty and income support; gender equity in education; workplace fairness and flexibility; affordable healthcare; reproductive rights; judges and the courts; retirement security and taxation. The site also has background information about the Center and details of its publications and campaigns.

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