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Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

This site contains a number of different Constitutions of the Republic of the Philippines, including those dating from 1899, 1935, 1973 and 1987 (the current Constitution). The Constitution sets out the national territory of the Republic and the roles and powers of its branches of executive, legislative and judicial government. It also includes a bill of rights, detailing the individual rights of the citizen. The information is provided by Chanrobles Lawnet.

Islamic Family Law Project

The Islamic Family Law Project website is based at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. The Project surveyed the application of Islamic family law in a selection of countries and explored the possibilities for reform. A regional breakdown of Islamic countries around the world is given on the site, with a profile of each region consisting of historical and religious background, family issues, legal practices and institutions and a list of references.

Supreme Court of the Philippines

Official website of the Philippines Supreme Court. The site provides a history of the Supreme Court and a presentation outlining the Philippine judiciary and court system. Decisions of the court from the last 12 months are available on the site, with a link to the Supreme Court e-Library for older judgments (back to 1996). The Court's monthly newsletter, Benchmark, is available, along with annual reports, court rules, circulars and orders and information on bar exams and examinees.

Legal system in the Philippines

Chapter from "ASEAN Legal Systems", by the ASEAN Law Association. Provides a historical overview of the legal system of the Philippines and covers sources of law, the governmental system, criminal and civil procedure, the legal profession and legal education. There are also sections dealing with Philippines contract law, tort law, investments law, intellectual property law, alternative dispute resolution and environmental law. Other chapters currently available online describe the legal systems in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Vietnam.

ASEAN Law Association

Website of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Law Association, a non-governmental professional organisation which brings together members of the legal profession in ASEAN countries. The site provides historical and organisational information about the ALA. Publications and speeches of members from the various countries can be freely downloaded.

Asia Legal Information Network

The Asia Legal Information Network (ALIN) was set up by the Korea Legislation Research Institute (KLRI) in 2003 as a voluntary network of governmental, academic and research organisations willing to provide access to legal information and resources managed by each of them. ALIN offers a small collection of articles, laws, regulations and conference papers. Some resources are restricted to members only.

Asian Patent Attorneys Association

Website of the Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA), an NGO that seeks to promote intellectual property protection in the Asian region (including Australia and New Zealand). The site provides a newsletter and gives details of APAA committees and regional groups, a history of the organisation, and details of conferences and meetings. Parts of the site are restricted to members.

Asian Legal Information Institute

The Asian Legal Information Institute (AsianLII) website provides free access to legal materials from all 28 countries and territories in Asia, as well as the regional organisations, APEC, ASEAN and SAARC. It includes legislation, case law, law reform reports, treaties, a few law journals and other legal material, along with links to other law sites. The content can be searched or browsed; searches can be limited to one country, or extended to all countries. 

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