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Overview of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan legal system and research

Online guide to the Jordanian legal system written by Bianca C. Isaias who is a student at NYU School of Law and Fred Jennings who is an associate at New York law firm Fishman & Mallon. The guide was published 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 guide gives a general overview and history of Jordan and an outline of the roles of the executive and legislative branches, the monarchy, Council of Ministers and the National Assembly.

Introduction to the Malaysian Legal System and Sources of Law

Online article to Malaysian sources of law written by Dr. Sharifah Suhanah Syed Ahmad who is Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Malaya in Malaysia. The guide was published in 2012 (and updated in 2014) 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 provides an overview to past legal systems of Malaysia and their legal sources including the Malacca Sultanate and the British era.

Research guide to the legal system of the Kingdom of Bhutan

Online guide to the Bhutan legal system written by lawyers Ershadul Karim and Chhime Tshoke Dorjee. 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 authors give an introduction to the history and politics of Bhutan, an outline of the legal system and court structure and information about the country’s legal profession. Links are given to important legal websites including legislation, government departments, newspapers and development agencies.

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.

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