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Guide to the legal system and legal research in Paraguay

Online guide to the Paraguayan legal system, by Ana E. Rolón of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Paraguay. The guide was last updated in 2012; it is available on New York University's Globalex website. It gives background and historical information to the Paraguayan legal system, the Constitution and the system of government outlining the functions of the President of Paraguay, the National Congress and the structure and organisation of the judiciary. There is a section on jurisprudence in the Paraguayan legal tradition and on the role of the military and the National Police.

Legaltree

Legaltree is a collaborative initiative providing Canadian legal literature, bibliographies and links. Founded by Vancouver lawyer, Michael Dew, it is now run by Legaltree Publishing Inc. In includes links  to courts, case law, libraries, law schools and societies, law reform organisations and governmental websites. The Resources by Subject Area brings together lists of section refers to bibliographies of books and other printed material and links to online resources, covering a large range of legal topics.

Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family

Repository of material produced by the Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family (CRILF), an independent research organisation that was established at the University of Calgary in Canada in 1987 and closed in 2018. CRILF's activities are focused on research and education in the field of family law. A large proportion of its publications can be downloaded in full here, but for some older material only publication details and abstracts are available.

Slaw

Canadian online law magazine, incorporating blog posts and other features. The main focus is on technology and legal research, but other aspects of law are also covered. The site is for legal practitioners, academics, students and law librarians. It was founded by Simon Fodden, Professor Emeritus at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto.

Researching Cameroonian law

Guide to the law and legal materials of Cameroon written by Charles Manga Fombad, Professor of Law at the University of Botswana. Last updated in 2023, the guide is available on New York University's Globalex website. The author gives an introduction to Cameroon and its history along with background information about the legal system. There is ab overview of sources of Cameroonian law including the Constitution, legislation, judicial precedent and customary law. There are also sections dealing with the court system, the role of government and the Ministry of Justice.

Guide to legal research in El Salvador

Online guide to the law and legal materials of El Salvador, by Oscar Samour, a partner at Consortium Legal. Published on New York University's Globalex website and updated periodically, it gives an introduction to El Salvador and its legal and governmental systems. There are sections dealing with the Constitution, the executive, the judiciary, the court system and the Legislative Assembly. The guide also covers sources of El Salvador law, including legislation and international treaties.

Legal research in Portugal: a guide

Online guide to researching the law of Portugal, by Portuguese lawyer Tiago Fidalgo de Freitas, updated by Raquel Ferreira Pedrosa Alves. Published on New York University's Globalex website and updated periodically, it gives background information about the Constitution and government and covers the sources of Portuguese law, including legislation and cases, with links to court websites and the most important legal codes. Links are given to law schools, legal journals and major legal publishers, and there are references to books on Portuguese law.

Researching customary international law, state practice and the pronouncements of states regarding international law

Guide to customary international law (CIL) research by Silke Sahl published on New York University's Globalex website in 2007 and updated by Renu Urvashi Sagreiya in 2024. The guide gives an introduction to CIL and outlines sources of state practice including official pronouncements, treaties, national laws and the documentation of international organisations and courts. Printed and online research resources are suggested, such as foreign ministry websites and yearbooks of international law.

Researching canon law

Guide to researching canon law, by Don Ford, Foreign, Comparative and International Law Librarian at the University of Iowa College of Law. Published on New York University's Globalex website in 2007 (and updated in 2024) the guide covers the religious law of the Catholic Church (Roman and Eastern); the Orthodox churches; Anglican churches; Lutheran churches and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons).

Comparative criminal procedure: a select bibliography

Guide to resources dealing with comparative criminal procedure, by Lyonette Louis-Jacques, Foreign and International Law Librarian and Lecturer in Law at the University of Chicago D'Angelo Law Library. Published on New York University's Globalex website and updated periodically, the guider covers criminal procedure generally, criminal procedure in multiple jurisdictions and specific topics such as arrest, interrogation, plea bargaining, trial by jury, sentencing and appeals.

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