Government bodies

Constitutional Court of the Slovak Republic

Official website of the Constitutional Court of the Slovak Republic which is the independent judicial body set up to protect constitutionality. The site has a copy of the Slovak Constitution and other relevant laws. Profiles of the justices of the Court are given along with details of international activities carried out by the Court from 2001 onwards including scheduled events for the current year. Findings and rulings of the Court from 1993 to 2003 are given in full in Slovak and as summaries in English, German and Russian. There is a page of web links to other constitutional courts.

National Council of the Slovak Republic

Official website of the National Council of the Slovak Republic described on the site as the "sole constitutional and legislative body of the Slovak Republic". The National Council is an elected body with legislative, domestic and foreign policy powers, the power of scrutiny and the power to create state bodies. The site gives information on the background, history and organisation of the National Council. There is information on the status and powers of Members of Parliament along with MPs contact details and a biography of the Speaker.

Attorney General's Chambers of Singapore

Website of the Attorney General of Singapore who is the principal legal advisor to the government. The site has background information about the role and history of the Attorney General and the work of the various divisions within the Attorney General's Chambers. Publications are provided in full text PDF. These include consultation papers, speeches, law reform reports and legislation. There is also a link to the Singapore Statutes Online database providing access to the full text of all current acts of Singapore.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

This is the official website of the Foreign Ministry of Jordan. It provides access to information about the role of the office and its current activities including coverage of Jordanian foreign policy and diplomacy. The site includes recent press releases, government statements and full-text documents including a copy of the Jordanian Constitution, the National Charter and the Political Parties Law. Contact details of embassies in Jordan are also provided. The site can be viewed in English and Arabic versions.

African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights was established in 1986 to promote human rights in Africa. Its website provides information on its aims, history, membership and activities. It includes access to its full-text charters, legal documents and treaties relating to human rights law in Africa. Also accessible are resolutions, press releases, communiques and country reports. These cover all aspects of human rights and civil liberties.

Judicial Appointments Commission

Website of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), an independent non-departmental public body set up in 2005 to select candidates for judicial office. The site has information about the role and history of the Commission and biographical details of the Commissioners. Publications relating to the work of the JAC are available on the site including a business plan and a framework document. There are speeches, news items and details of events. A page describing the selection process is also provided on the site.

Office of the Information Commissioner Ireland

This is the official website of the Information Commissioner who is responsible for overseeing the implementation and operation of the Freedom of Information Act in Ireland. Its website provides access to information about the role of the Commissioner, his/her duties and current activities. It includes access to the full-text legislation, decisions made relating to FOI by the Commissioner, fact sheets, reports and transcripts of speeches from 2001 to date. Selected decisions of the Commissioner can be viewed on the site.

New York State Law Revision Commission

Website of the New York State Law Revision Commission whose role is to examine defects and anachronisms in state law and make recommendations for reform. The site has information on the purpose and organisation of the Commission and profiles of Commission members. Recent Commission meeting notices as well as studies and reports are made freely available on the site in PDF format. A few webcasts of reports and meetings concerning the Commission's Alcoholic Beverage Control Law study are also available through Windows Media, Adobe Flash, or low speed video.

East African Community

The East African Community is an intergovernmental regional organisation which seeks to promote social, economic and political cooperation between the African nations of Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda and Kenya. Its website provides information on the aims of the organisation, its members and current activities. It provides free access to recent press releases, communiques, annual reports, full-text treaties and other documents. Topics covered include free trade and fiscal policies in Africa, economic aid, health policy, democratic and political development.

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