Government bodies

Office of the Public Guardian

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) was set up in October 2007 to provide support for the Public Guardian, the Court of Protection and people who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves. The OPG manages a register of Lasting Powers of Attorney, a register of Enduring Powers of Attorney and supervises Deputies appointed by the Court of Protection. The site provides information about the work of the OPG and the Court of Protection. There is guidance on the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and advice on Lasting Power of Attorney and Enduring Power of Attorney.

Cambodia Tribunal Monitor

The Cambodia Tribunal Monitor is a consortium of academic and non-profit organisations providing news, information and commentary on the work of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), the special court set up to investigate and bring to justice senior leaders of the Khmer Rouge. The site has background and historical information about the Tribunal and the Khmer Rouge regime. There is documentation, webcasts of trial proceedings and video and written commentaries on the Tribunal.

Employment Court of New Zealand

Official website of the New Zealand Employment Court which has jurisdiction over all matters relating to employment disputes. The site provides information on the history, role and structure of the court and gives an outline of the key pieces of legislation that resulted in the setting up of the Court. There is guidance on taking a case to the Employment Court including a link to the full text of the Employment Court Regulations 2000. All the related forms are available to download. Full text judgements are available from 2006 onwards and can be downloaded in PDF.

Court Funds Office

Website of the Court Funds Office, the UK government department responsible for money being paid into and out of the courts, money belonging to people who lack the capacity to make decisions themselves and children who have been awarded damages through civil proceedings. The Court Funds Office also provides a banking and investment service for courts in England and Wales. The site includes information about the work of the Office, downloadable forms and a glossary.

Assembly of Kosovo

Website of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo. with information about the institution's history, function and recent activities. Includes laws, a legislation tracker, minutes, election information, lists of current deputies and details of committees. Coverage is from approximately 2001 onwards. The site is in Albanian, Serb and English.

Ministry of Government Legislation - Republic of Korea

The Ministry of Government Legislation of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) is responsible for reviewing and ensuring the constitutionality of legislative bills. There is a limited English-language version of its website with information about the history and functions of the ministry. The Korean-language version includes publications on legislation-related topics, a legal newsletter, the Comprehensive Legal Information Service System, the Digital Legislation Supporting System and a Database of Law History. 

National Assembly of the Republic of Korea

Official website of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea (South Korea). Provides organisational, background and historical information about the National Assembly outlining its legislative and fiscal powers. There is a profile of the Speaker and other members of the Assembly. The Constitution, the National Assembly Act and a few other laws are available in English and there is information on parliamentary proceedings, including schedules and press releases. English and Korean versions of the site are available.

Justice Education Society

The Justice Education Society (JES) of British Columbia, Canada, conducts research, develops digital tools, gives training and provides information with the aim of strengthening justice systems and improving access to justice around the world. The JES website has information about the Society and its ongoing and completed projects.

Supreme Court of Queensland Library

The Library at the Supreme Court of Queensland in Australia provides legal information to the Queensland courts, the legal profession, researchers and the public. The website gives details of the Libraryãs collections, services and online catalogue. Full text judgments from the Queensland courts and selected tribunals can be searched, browsed and downloaded from the site. There is a database of biographical profiles of current and former members of the Queensland judiciary which includes full text speeches made by the judges.

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