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Guide on researching Chinese mass media law

Online guide to researching mass media law in China written by Xiaomeng Zhang who is a Reference Librarian at the University of Michigan Law Library. The guide was published in 2013 (and updated in 2018) 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 looks at Chinese law covering various areas of mass communication including newspapers and magazines, radio, television, film, advertising and the internet.

Legal system of the Republic of the Congo (Congo-Brazzaville): overview and research

Online guide to the legal system of the Republic of the Congo compiled by Dunia P. Zongwe who is a writer on finance, development and human rights in Africa. The guide was published in 2014 (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 an introduction to the history of the Congo and an outline of the Constitution including the role and functions of the President and parliament.

Researching International Tax Law

Online guide to international tax law written by Christopher Dykes who is Head of Public Services at the University of Houston Law Center’s O’Quinn Law Library. The guide was published in 2012 (and updated in 2024) on the Globalex website and made freely available by the Hauser Global Law School at the New York University School of Law. The guide provides an introduction to the subject covering both primary and secondary sources with links to materials made available online.

Copyright user

Website providing information and guidance on UK copyright law, made freely available online by the University of Glasgow and Bournemouth University. The site is aimed at users and creators of copyright works. There are videos of creators (filmmaker, artist, musician, developer etc.) discussing copyright issues and sections providing guidance on topics such as copyright exceptions, public domain and obtaining permission to use copyright works.

Special Tribunal for Lebanon: an introduction and research guide

Online research guide to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon written by Martin Wählisch and updated by Lara Eid Jreissati who is an international lawyer specialising in International Criminal Law, Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law. The guide was published in 2012 (and updated in 2022) on the Globalex website and made freely available by the Hauser Global Law School at the New York University School of Law. The author provides history and background to events leading to the establishment of the Tribunal.

Cybercrime Research Centre

Website of the Cybercrime Research Centre, a unit established by Nicolaus Copernicus University in Poland to conduct research into cybercrime and related issues. The site has details of conferences organised by the Centre, links to relevant European legislation and a selection of articles on computer crime which are freely available to download from the site. The site can be viewed in Polish and English.

Searching through Systems: Research Guide for UN Criminal Tribunals

Online guide to international criminal tribunals written by Anthony Bestafka-Cruz who is a law student at University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt) and Managing Editor for the Berkeley Journal of International Law. The guide was published in 2012 (and updated by Devan Orr in 2024) on the Globalex website and made freely available by the Hauser Global Law School at the New York University School of Law.

The 'Amparo' Context in Latin American Jurisdiction: an approach to an empowering action

Article explaining the writ of Amparo, a form of protection of individual human rights used in Latin American jurisdictions. The article was written by Gloria Orrego Hoyos who is the Legal Reference Librarian and Professor of Law and Legal Research at the Universidad de San Andrés in Buenos Aires. The article was published in 2013 (and updated in 2023) on the Globalex website and made freely available by the Hauser Global Law School at the New York University School of Law.

National Council of the Judiciary of Poland

Website of the National Council of the Judiciary of Poland (Krajowa Rada Sadownictwa) the official body established in 1989 to protect the independence of the Polish courts and judiciary. The site gives details of the members of the National Council, its history and role in the Polish legal system. A page of links is given to other legal institutions in Poland. The site can be viewed in Polish and English.

Ministry of Finance Malaysia

Official website of the Malaysian Ministry of Finance. The site can be viewed in both Bahasa Melayu and English, but not all pages are translated. It contains information and publications about areas of the ministry’s work including taxation, the economy, the budget and housing loans. There are sections detailing legislation on these topics, although the amount of content varies – some are available only in Bahasa Melayu and appear to just list titles of acts and their relevant sections. There are several online services available, such as property valuation.

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