Professional organisations

Uniform Law Commission

Website of the Uniform Law Commission (National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws), a non-profit organisation made up of Uniform Law Commissioners who are lawyers appointed by state governments to review state law increase uniformity. The site provides a copy of the ULC constitution and details of commissioners and standing committees. A copy of the drafting manual can be downloaded from the site in PDF format. There is a database of uniform and model acts which can be browsed by title or state giving legislation in full-text in a range of formats. 

Agricultural Law Association

Website of the Agricultural Law Association (ALA) a membership organisation for agricultural professionals including lawyers, surveyors, accountants, bankers and farm business consultants. The site provides information about the ALA along with information and links to the full-text of consultation papers and reports on topics of interest including agricultural tenancy reform and reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). There is a calendar of events, details of the ALA's quarterly Bulletin and a site search engine. Parts of the site are restricted to members only.

Judicial Conference of Australia

Website of the Judicial Conference of Australia (JCA) an organisation that draws its membership from judges and magistrates in Australia. The JCA is concerned with education and research relating to the judiciary and the quality and accessibility of the judicial system. The site has information on the Executive Committee and Governing Council of the JCA along with news items and details of annual colloquia. Details of publications are also provided including a full text (PDF) copy of a guide to sentencing in Australia.

ADR now

ADR now is a website provided by the Advice Services Alliance, the umbrella body for independent advice services in the UK. The site provides practical information on the different types of ADR (alternative dispute resolution) services including arbitration, conciliation, mediation and ombudsmen. Each section looks at how the process works, when it is used and an idea of the likely costs. The site looks at how ADR can be used for problems arising in particular areas such as benefits, employment, education, health and social care and money and tax.

National Institute of Military Justice

Website of the National Institute of Military Justice (NIMJ) a non-profit organisation based in Washington DC whose aim is to "advance the administration of military justice in the Armed Forces of the United States". The site provides access to a range of documents and links relating to military justice in the US including basic documents such as the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), the Manual for Courts Martial and a Military Justice Fact Sheet. There are recent legal cases, reports and commentaries and legal materials relating to military commissions.

Burma Lawyers' Council

The Burma Lawyers' Council (BLC) is an independent group of lawyers and legal academics. Its aim is to foster human rights, democracy and the rule of law in Burma by such means as public education campaigns, provision of legal advice and research into the Burmese judicial system. The Council's website provides a selection of legal materials relating to Burma, including the country's Constitutions and its National Convention, reports and articles on the legal situation in Burma and a number of landmark agreements and declarations.

International Business Law Consortium

Website of the International Business Law Consortium (IBLC), a membership organisation of law and accountancy firms which forms part of the Center for International Legal Studies in Austria. The IBLC is concerned with the development of professional knowledge and skills. The site includes a directory of members, live news feeds and information about speakers with expertise in particular areas. The Consortium's International Directory of Corporate Symbols and Business Terms is made available free in the Publications section. Parts of the site are restricted to members.

International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network

Website of the International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) a membership organisation set up to help governmental organisations involved in the enforcement of fair trade practice laws in different countries share information about cross border problems affecting consumer interests. The site gives details of ICPEN's activities which include internet sweep days targeting illegal internet scams. There is a list of member countries with links to their trade practices law enforcement authorities along with a page of links to related organisations.

Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice

The Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) is a non-profit organisation whose aim is to improve the quality of justice in Canada. The CIAJ is based in the Faculty of Law at the University of Montreal and its activities include organising conferences and seminars, conducting research and producing publications. The site provides background information about the CIAJ including a brief history and details of the Board of Directors, members and staff.

Avocats Sans Frontières

Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) is a Belgium-based international NGO. Its membership mostly consists of lawyers and its aim is to promote justice and the rule of law, and to defend the civil, political and other rights of the most vulnerable people in the world. The group's "Lawyers for Lawyers" project aims to support human rights lawyers whose professional independence is under threat. Press releases, a free newsletter, activity reports and other publications are available on the website, plus details of ASF seminars and training. The site can be viewed in English, French or Dutch.

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