Website of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the professional organisation representing lawyers called to the Nigerian bar. Provides information about the association, including the text of the constitution and its advisory body, the Office of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (OPNBA). There are details of NBA committees, sections and fora.
Blog about UK and other official publications, by members of the Standing Committee on Official Publications (SCOOP). The blog was launched in 2015. It highlights official publications collections in print and online and covers new developments relating to official publications. The Notable Resources page lists key websites in the field and there is also a link to a set of official publications bookmarks on the del.icio.us website.
The Undercover Policing Inquiry was established in 2015 to investigate the effects and regulation of undercover policing in England and Wales since 1968. This site provides transcripts of evidence given to the Inquiry and hearings that have been held to date, and a link to the House of Commons statement that established the Inquiry. There are also links to directions, rulings, notes and orders issued to date by the Chairman of the Inquiry, Sir Christopher Pitchford.
The official website of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. The site has a comprehensive “How Parliament Works” section including a brief history of the parliamentary system, as well as an overview of the electoral system. Users can search or browse for acts and bills, which can be downloaded for free in pdf form, and the constitution can be viewed in full. Committee reports dating back to 2004 are also available. The site is available in English, Sinhala or Tamil.
The English-language version of this government website provides translations of South Korean legislation. Users can search, or browse law by subject area or by the relevant government department. A list of recently updated legislation can be found on the home page. There is also an overview of the South Korean legislative system and procedures. The Korean-language version provides Korean legislation, treaties and cases.
The official website of the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the government agency responsible for dealing with intellectual property law and issues in South Korea. The site offers an overview of the Office’s history and outlines its structure and activities. There is a small section with English versions of key Industrial Property legislation. Annual Reports are available dating back to 2000, as well as the Office’s statistics (such as patent registrations) from 1948.
This site provides English translations of Thai legislation, prepared by the Office of the Council of State. Legislation is listed in alphabetical order and can be browsed, and the constitution and its amendments are also available. Users should note that this is not a complete list of current active legislation in Thailand. There is also an overview of the legislative process in Thailand.
A comprehensive guide to stamp duty land tax (SDLT), available on the UK Government website. SDLT is payable on property sales and purchases above a certain value, depending on the property type and use. There is a full guide to SDLT, including how to pay it and when it applies, and forms regarding SDLT are also provided. The site also includes information on annual tax for enveloped dwellings, a different type of property tax applicable to residential dwellings.
The Property Ombudsman provides an impartial service, approved by the UK government, helping consumers who are renting or selling residential property through an estate or property agent. Its website includes information about the scheme can provide, how to use it and how to join. It also includes an agents' section with an FAQ page for aiding estate agents dealing with complaints. There is a news section containing case studies, annual reports and press releases.
