British Commonwealth

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

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The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) is a membership organisation for Commonwealth Parliaments and Legislatures which promotes parliamentary democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Its website gives information on the CPAs work, which includes conferences, online courses, workshops and webinars along with the development of publications, toolkits and handbooks. Programmes are aimed at parliamentarians and parliamentary staff and focus on parliamentary practice and procedure.

Commonwealth Lawyers Association

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Professional body founded in 1983 whose members include lawyers, national bar associations and law societies in Commonwealth countries. The CLA's aim is to promote "the rule of law throughout the Commonwealth by ensuring that an independent and efficient legal profession, with the highest standards of ethics and integrity, serves the people of the Commonwealth". This site has information about the CLA's work, in particular the biannual Commonwealth Law Conference, which is sponsored by the association.

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