Guide to the legal system of Gabon written by Ernest Folefack of the University of Dschang, Cameroon, updated by Dr. Alexis Essono Ovono and Steevens Nze-Mezuie. Published in French on New York University's Globalex website, it covers the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government and outlines the legal system which is based on French civil law principles.
Guide to the law of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) by lawyer Buhle Angelo Dube and law student Alfred S. Magagula. The guide was published on New York University's Globalex website in 2012 and updated in 2023 by Sibusiso Nhlabatsi. The authors give an introduction and historical overview of Swaziland and information on the sources of law: the Constitution; legislation; common law; judicial precedent; customary law; royal decrees and international law.
Guide toTajik legal information compiled by Oleg Stalbovskiy and Maria Stalbovskay and updated by Tajik lawyer, Bakhtiyor Abdulhamidov. Published on New York University's Globalex website, it provides introductory and historical information about the Republic of Tajikistan and its legal system, including the Constitutionand legal codes.There is an outline of the governmental system with information about the Parliament, President and Constitutional Court.
Online guide to the legal system of Uruguay written by Cecilia Orlando who is Counsel at the law firm Guyer & Regules in Montevideo and Melanie Ollero also at Guyer & Regules. The guide was published in 2007 (and updated in 2023) on the Globalex website and made freely available by the Hauser Global Law School Program at the New York University School of Law. The authors give a profile of and background information to Uruguay with guidance on the legal and judicial systems, sources of law and the functions of the different types of courts.
Website of the Canadian Superior Court Judges Association (CSCJA), which represents judges of the superior courts and courts of appeal of federal Canada and the provinces and territories. Provides information about the Association and has a portal for members. Outlines the Canadian legal system for the general public and gives an overview of the role of the judge, how judges are selected and how they make decisions.
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.
This page forms part of the website of the Department of Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). It outlines the legal system of Hong Kong, covering the rule of law, the common law, the judiciary and courts, the legislature and other topics. Includes links to the Basic Law and and to other HKSAR government and legal websites.
Overview of the legal system of Hong Kong provided by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Covers the Basic Law (constitution), statutes, common law and equity. Also provides information about the executive, legislature and judiciary.
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.
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.
