legal systems

Introduction to the Law of the Southern African Development Community

Online guide to the law of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) written by Dunia P. Zongwe who is a former graduate fellow of the Institute for African Development at Cornell University. The guide was published in 2011 (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 author gives background and historical information to SADC which is a regional economic community composed of 15 countries in Southern Africa.

Constitutional Law and Courts’ System in the Syrian Arab Republic

Online guide to the Constitution and governmental system of Syria written by Khalil Mechantaf who is an Attorney at Law in Beirut, Lebanon. The guide gives background information to the Syrian Arab Republic and its Constitution which was adopted in 1973. There is an outline of the roles of the President of the Republic, the People’s Council (Majlis al Sha’b) and the Council of Ministers. There is a section explaining the courts system and a list of links to the websites of the main government departments.

Finding the law in Bermuda

Online guide to Bermuda law written by Karen Skiffington who is a Law Librarian at Carey Olsen in Bermuda. The guide was published in 2010 (and updated in 2021 by Jennifer Williams) on the Globalex website and made freely available by the Hauser Global Law School Program at the New York University School of Law. The author gives an outline of the Bermuda legal system which is based on the English system and includes sections focusing on legislation, the courts and the legal profession. The guide highlights differences between Bermuda Law and English law.

Legal research in Slovakia

Online guide to conducting legal research in Slovakia written by Juraj Alexander who is an attorney in the Prague office of Salans law firm and Juraj Gyarfas who is an associate in the Bratislava office of Allen & Overy. The guide was published in 2010 (and updated in 2013) 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 an introduction to Slovakia and to the Slovakian political and governmental systems.

Kuwait's legal system and legal research

Online guide to the law and legal system of Kuwait written by Ahmed Khedr who is a lecturer in law and corporate affairs. The guide was published in 2010 on the Globalex website and made freely available by the Hauser Global Law School Program at the New York University School of Law. The guide has an introduction and general history to Kuwait including a historical timeline. An outline of the Kuwaiti legal system has sections covering the issuing of laws, the role of the Amir, the prime minister and other ministers, the National Assembly, the judicial structure and the court system.

ABA Lawinfo.org

This gateway to information on legal topics that affect daily life, developed and maintained by the American Bar Association (ABA), aims to make freely available easy to understand information about law and the legal system of the United States for the general public. Resources are arranged under the following headings: the courts, criminal justice, buying & selling, your family, your home, your job, your finances and finding a lawyer.

Prime Minister of the Republic of Cameroon

This is the official website of the Prime Minister of Cameroon. It provides a profile of the Prime Minister, copies of speeches (in French) and details of activities. Biographies are given for other members of the government and there is background information on Cameroon including an outline of the legal system, the economy and tourism. Legislation can be viewed in full text on the site in French only.

Principality of Liechtenstein

Portal to official information about the Principality of Liechtenstein. It provides information on the history of the region and the current composition, structure and functions of its government. This includes a listing of all members of the government, descriptions of the work of the Parliament (Diet), and a chronological history and current biographies of the royal family. Some information is also available about foreign relations and the relationship between Liechtenstein and the European Union and other international entities. This site is available in German or English.

Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

This is the official gateway to the internet sites of the Bangladeshi government. It provides links to the main ministries, the judiciary, other government departments and parliament. There is background information on the legal, education, governmental, health and tax systems in Bangladesh. Also provided are links to current news about the region, the full-text of the constitution and recent economic and budgetary reports. All information is offered in English.

Overview of Polish Law

A research and resource guide covering Polish law written by Piotr Rakowski and Robert Rybicki who are Counselors in the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union in Brussels, Belgium. The guide is published on the Globalex Website and made freely available by the Hauser Global Law School at the New York University School of Law. The authors give an outline of the Polish legal system and identify sources of Polish Law including the Constitution, statutes, treaties and regulations.

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