The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) enforces the Data Protection Act 1998 and is also responsible for freedom of information. The main functions of the ICO are the promotion of good information handling and the encouragement of best practice in the processing of personal data. The site offers guidance to the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act with information on specific topics including medical records, CCTV, junk mail and social networking.
Website for the body responsible for promoting legislative review and harmonisation in Canadian statute law. The site offers a history of the Conference with texts of its constitution and by-laws, supported by a bibliography of books and journal articles commenting on its work. Contact details for the present Executive Committee and past presidents are provided. Proceedings of Annual Meetings are available from 1918 onwards when the Conference was created.
Official website for the Law Revision Commission in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The Commonwealth is a United States jurisdiction consisting of fourteen tropical islands in the Micronesia region, east of the Philippines. The site outlines the work of the Commission and Commonwealth Legislature with contact details. Purchasing information relating to Commission publications is presented on the site.
Official internet site for the Law Revision Commission in the state of Michigan, USA. MLRC is the agency of the Michigan Legislative Council responsible for review and development of state legislation.
This is the official website the Prime Minister's Office of the Brunei government. It provides access to the Constitution, national development plans and recent news releases. It also includes a section for the Sultan of Brunei, with a brief biography and transcripts of some of his recent speeches and links to information about the key government departments and ministries.
Official site of the Law Reform Commission of Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The Commission reviews aspects of the laws of Hong Kong referred to it by the Secretary of Justice or the Chief Justice. Members of the Commission, appointed by the Chief Executive, are listed on the site. The website carries online texts of published reports, consultation papers, implemented recommendations and matters under current consideration including double jeopardy, class actions and enduring powers of attorney.
Website for the US State of Oregon's Law Commission, hosted and supported by the Willamette University College of Law. The Commission is involved in the review and development of law in Oregon. The site lists Commissioners, staff, and current work groups and sets out a calendar of Commission activities. Publications available online include the Commission's Biennial Reports, legislative reports and working drafts of proposed bills. Links to other law reform sites and Oregon legal resources are also provided.
This is the official website of the parliament of Algeria. It provides information on the structure, function and current activities of the house. There is also historical information and the Deputies can be viewed alphabetically, by constituency, party and committee. The Constitution and other laws relating to the National Assembly can be viewed in full text. Also included are the full results of and information about recent elections. English, French and Arabic versions of the information are available, although at present the Arabic sections are more detailed.
Internet site of the Law Reform Commission established by the Queensland State Government in Australia. The site offers online access to recently published reports and recommendation documents. Current projects are also detailed on the site. These review the law relating to jury directions, jury selection laws and Queensland guardianship laws. Background information about the Commission, its membership and remit in the modernisation of Queensland State law and notes on how to make a submission to the Commission supported by an electronic feedback option are provided.
