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UNCITRAL Notes on Organizing Arbitral Proceedings

Guidance notes on organising arbitral proceedings produced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and published on its website. UNCITRAL is a core legal body of the UN in the field of international trade law, working towards the progressive harmonisation of the law of international trade. These non-binding guidance notes were drafted in consultation with experts from various legal systems, national arbitration bodies and international professional associations and finalised at the twenty-ninth session of UNCITRAL (New York, 28 May - 14 June 1996).

British Institute of International and Comparative Law

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) is a London-based organisation working in the fields of commonwealth law, comparative law, European law, international law and conflict of laws. BIICL was established in 1958, incorporating the Grotius Society and Society of Comparative Legislation. The website describes the institute's aims and activities focusing on the international rule of law and legal order, human rights and the development of international commercial and financial law.

Oxford University Comparative Law Forum

This web-based journal and discussion forum was established in 2000 by members of the Law Faculty at the University of Oxford. Its aim is to promote the study and discussion of legal issues from a comparative perspective. All articles are available in full, free of charge. Most of the articles are in English, but a few are in German or French with a summary in English. Users are encouraged to register for a free discussion platform via a brief online form and to submit comments on the articles.

Council of Europe: sport: reference texts

Collection of documents relating to sport, on the Council of Europe website. It includes the full text of the European Sports Charter (1992), CoE treaties, reports, recommendations and minutes of meetings. The subjects covered include doping, spectator violence, sports policy, ethics, sport promotion and political aspects of sport (including discrimination). The site is available in French and English.

ASIL Insight: Copenhagen Climate Change Accord

This issue of ASIL Insight focuses on the Copenhagen Climate Change Accord. ASIL Insights is a free online newsletter produced by the American Society of International Law. ASIL Insights publishes pieces highlighting developments in international law, aiming to inform decision-makers, the legal profession and the public. The author of this issue is Daniel Bodansky who is the Emily and Ernest Woodruff Professor of International Law at the University of Georgia School of Law.

Avon Global Center for Women and Justice at Cornell Law School

Website of the Avon Global Center for Women and Justice at Cornell Law School in the US. The Center works with legal professionals and governmental and non-governmental organisations to improve access to justice for victims of gender-based violence. Its work includes providing legal research assistance to judges, undertaking project work, providing online legal resources and hosting conferences and events.

United Nations and the Rule of Law

This site is maintained by the United Nations to provide information and resources regarding its work on maintaining the rule of law. It offers UN press releases and a repository of UN documents including General Assembly resolutions, reports, norms and standards, guidance and training materials. Topics covered include the rule of law at national and international levels, constitution building, transitional justice, informal justice, peace building and international security.

International Institute of Space Law

Website of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), a membership organisation founded in 1960 and based in France. The purpose of the IISL is cooperation with national and international space law organisations and the development of space law. The site provides information about the Institute's activities, which include annual colloquia and joint symposia with the European Centre for Space. Standing committee reports, an online newsletter and conference and workshop proceedings can be downloaded from the site.

Global Policy Forum

Website of the Global Policy Forum (GPF), an independent policy watchdog that monitors the work of the UN and scrutinizes global policymaking. The site provides analyses of the work of the UN Security Council and social and economic policy at the UN. It also covers globalisation, nations and states, NGOs, UN finance, international justice, Iraq, UN reform, world economic crisis, food and hunger, natural resources and global taxes. Each section breaks down into a number of sub-categories providing access to a extensive collection of articles, reports, news items, statistics and links.

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