Professional organisations

Uganda Human Rights Commission

The Uganda Human Rights Commission is an independent constitutional body which was established under the constitution to protect and promote human rights in Uganda. Its website provides information on the history, function and work of the commission. It includes access to all its annual reports from 2001 to date, some full-text reports and papers on human rights and human rights abuse in Uganda and full-text human rights legislation. The Commission's Tribunbal hears human rights cases and decisions can be downloaded from the site.

Recording Industry Association of America

The website of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) provides information about the organisation and its role in representing the US recording industry. One of its key goals is to help protect its members' legal rights in areas such as copyright enforcement and webcasting. Information on the site covers topical matters such as anti-piracy, copyright issues, music copyright notices and music and the internet. There is information about federal, state and international laws governing these areas.

Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel

Website of the Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel (CALC), which is hosted by the Australian Government Office of Parliamentary Counsel. CALC is concerned with the promotion of training and support in legislative drafting. CALC's newsletters and its journal, The Loophole, together with a collection of articles and papers on legislative drafting (many of which have also appeared in The Loophole), are available on the site. There is also information about CALC conferences and about training in legislative drafting.

European Association of Law and Economics

Founded in 1984, the European Association of Law and Economics (EALE) is concerned with the economic analysis of law in Europe. Its website is hosted by York University and provides background information about EALE and details of current and previous conferences. The links section covers law and economics journals, other law and economics associations, graduate programs and vacant positions in the field.

Guernsey Bar

The Website of the Guernsey Bar provides information about Guernsey law and advocates. It has contact details for members and a directory of Guernsey law firms, together with information about the role of an advocate and a history of the Guernsey Bar. There is also advice on instructing an advocate, getting legal aid and making a complaint. The guidance on Guernsey law covers civil proceedings, criminal proceedings and family proceedings. Full-text legislation and links to legislation are also given.

Air Safety Support International

The website of the Air Safety Support International (ASSI) is an online information resource that aims to provide information about the organisation's role and activities within the framework of civil aviation regulation in the UK Overseas Territories (OTs). As a subsidiary company of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, ASSI's role is to assist and support existing civil aviation authorities in their safety regulation in these territories. A page with a listing of the OTs is provided with links to their websites.

International Center for Transitional Justice

The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) is an organisation working with countries where there have been mass atrocities or abuses of human rights. The site outlines the Center's research, training and legal and policy analysis and makes available its reports, briefings and other publications. The organisation has initiatives in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East and North Africa. The site is in English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

Law Society of England and Wales

Website of the Law Society, the body responsible for supporting and representing solicitors in England and Wales. The site provides information about the the organisation and activities of the Law Society, including details of work in the areas of law reform, parliamentary activity and responses to proposed changes in the law. It also provides a copy of the Law Society's Royal Charter, details of products and services for solicitors and further information about practice support, continuing professional development and dealing with complaints.

Revenue Bar Association

Website of the Revenue Bar Association (RBA) whose membership is drawn from English barristers who practise in the taxation field. The site provides a directory of members which can be browsed online. There are also contact details and links to the websites of tax chambers and chambers with tax specialists. The site provides information on various schemes enabling people to use the services of RBA members including details of fees and participating barristers.

Bar Council : Becoming a Barrister

This page of the Bar Council's website deals with training and careers issues for barristers. It outlines the stages of training, provides advice for applicants and describes the work of a barrister. There are sections aimed at school and college students, university students and pupil barristers. A copy of the Becoming a Barrister brochure can be downloaded from the site.

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