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Council of Australasian Tribunals

Website of the Council of Australasian Tribunals (COAT) the umbrella body for Australian and New Zealand tribunals. The aim of COAT is to provide training and support for tribunals, provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and to develop best practice based on collective experience. The site has a copy of the COAT constitution and a selection of background papers. Details of executive members and forthcoming events are also provided. There is a page devoted to each chapter with contact details, events and other local information.

Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is part of the US Department of Transportation and is responsible for the safety of civil aviation. There is an area of the site devoted to regulations and policies, including access to the Regulations and Guidance Library comprising a set of searchable databases relating to relevant regulatory information. An Airworthiness Directives database is also accessible from the site providing all directives in operation.

Civil Aviation Authority

The website of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is an online resource providing information about the CAA's responsibilities and activities in the area of civil aviation. As aviation regulator for the United Kingdom, the CAA ensures that UK civil aviation standards are set and adhered to. Its prime areas of responsibility are air safety, economic regulation, airspace regulation, and consumer protection. The site is organised accordingly, and each section gives comprehensive information about policy, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and relevant legislation if applicable.

Irish Aviation Authority

Website of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) the body responsible for safety regulation of the civil aviation industry in Ireland. The site provides information about the IAA including annual reports, IAA policies and flight statistics. Full text legislation relating to the IAA's areas of responsibility can be viewed on the site. These include airworthiness operations, aerodromes and airspace and air navigation standards regulation. The site also provides information on pilot licensing and a PDF copy of the Irish Register of Civil Aviation Aircraft.

Eurojust

Eurojust was established in 2002 by the European Union. It seeks to faciliate cooperation between the EU member states in investigating and prosecuting serious cross-border crime. Its website provides information on the role, structure and activities of Eurojust. Official documents are available, including the Decision establishing Eurojust and its rules of procedure. The site also provides press releases and Eurojust's annual reports from 2001 onwards.

Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada

Website of the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs (OCFJA) the Canadian body whose role is to provide administrative support to the federal judiciary and safeguard its independence. The Commissioner is also responsible for the administration of federal judicial appointments and the site includes information and guidance on the appointments process. There is background information on the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal along with law reports which are made available in either full-text or digest form.

Legal Service of the European Commission

The Legal Service of the European Commission is the in-house legal adviser to the Commission. Its functions include drafting legislation and representing the Commission in the courts. The Legal Service is also responsible for coordinating the official codification of Community legislation. The website gives background information about the role and structure of the Legal Service, including an organisation chart and links to official documents and related organisations. It is available in English, French and German.

Justice and Home Affairs Council

The Justice and Home Affairs Council (JHA) brings together justice and interior ministers from the EU member states to make collective decisions on justice and home affairs policy; it is one of the configurations of the Council of the European Union. This page of the Council of the European Union's website introduces the JHA and provides links to information about important current policy areas. Dates of forthcoming meetings are also listed.

Directorate General for the Environment

Website of the European Commission's Directorate-General for the Environment. The Directorate's main role is to develop and monitor the EU's environment policy. The Policies and Resources sections provide a large amount of information and documentation concerning the work of the D-G, in areas including climate change, land use, nature and biodiversity, sustainable development, waste and water. Materials provided include legislation, reports, conference papers, newsletters, speeches and statistics.

Hungarian Intellectual Property Office

The website of the Hungarian Patent Office provides guidance and legal information on obtaining patents and trademarks in Hungary. Copies of Hungarian laws and regulations are provided online along with contact details of Hungarian patent agents. The site also includes information on plant variety protection, utility model protection, trademarks, designs and copyright issues in Hungary. The Hungarian Industrial Property Database, which has information on patents, utility models, trademarks and designs protected in Hungary, is free to search on the site.

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