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Bénin Government Portal

The Bénin Government website provides information on the Government's activities and primary objectives. There is an overview of Bénin covering its history, economy, society and infrastructure. Information is given on the role and functions of the various government ministries and other governmental bodies including the High Court of Justice, the National Assembly, the Constitutional Court and the President of the Republic. A copy of the Bénin Constitution can be viewed in French as a PDF document and a copy of the Bénin Investment Code is presented in English.

Council of Representatives of Bahrain

Official Website of Bahrain's parliament which consists of the House of Representatives and the Shura Council (consultative council). The site provides background and historical information about the Kingdom of Bahrain and its progress towards democracy. There is information on the members, structure and committees of the House of Representatives along with an outline of the parliamentary process. Annual reports and other official publications are given in English. Legislation, treaties and parliamentary questions are available in Arabic only.

 

Government of the Sultanate of Oman

This page provides information on the government of Oman and forms part of the Ministry of Information's website. There is an overview of the Omani legal system and an outline of the roles of the Council of Oman (Majlis Oman), the State Council (Majlis al Dawla) and the Consultative Council (Majlis al-Shura). Information is given on the development of the legal system in Oman including the Basic Law of the State, the establishment of a Public Prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of Legal Affairs and the courts system.

Majlis Ash Shura

Website of the Majlis Ash Shura (national Consultative Council) of Saudi Arabia. Members of the Majlis Ash Shura are appointed by the King and their role is to advise the him on issues of public interest. The site has basic facts about Saudi Arabia and the Shura Council including an organisation chart and profiles of members. Laws and internal rules and regulations relating to the Shura Council are also provided. The site can be viewed in English and Arabic.

Assembly of the Republic of North Macedonia

Website of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia. The site gives information on the structure and role of the Assembly and a history of the Assembly building. There is also an outline of the legislative procedure, profiles of members and details of the various standing working bodies who consider laws to be adopted by the Assembly. The Constitution and the rules and procedures of the Assembly are available in full text in English. The site also includes speeches of the President of Macedonia and details of delegations.

United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Website of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNFPII), an advisory body of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, whose role is to provide expert advice and raise awareness of indigenous issues in the UN. The site has information on the history and development of the UNFPII, profiles of members and a calendar of events. Official documents and resolutions relating to indigenous issues can be viewed on the site in a variety of languages along with documents and recommendationsfrom from sessions of the UNFPII.

Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Website of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The site has background information about the court, its jurisdiction and role under the Constitution along with court rules. The Constitution itself can be viewed on the site in HTML. Decisions of the court are available online back to 1997 in a range of formats. News and press releases are provided along with a selection of FAQs on making an appeal to the court. The site can be viewed in English, Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia

Official Website of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia. The site provides information about the Assembly's activities including minutes of Assembly meetings and those of various committees. A full-text copy of the Constitution can be viewed in a range of formats along with a copy of the Rules of Procedure which covers the role of the President, the relationship between the National Assembly and other bodies such as the government and the Constitutional Court and the procedure for adopting laws. There is also a history of the National Assembly.

President of the Republic of Bulgaria

This is the official website of the President of Bulgaria. It is available in English or Bulgarian language versions. The English language site offers information on the function of the president and his/her current activities. It includes a biography of the current president, plus access to recent press releases, articles, statements and speeches. Information about the vice-president is also accessible. All aspects of foreign and domestic policy are covered.

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