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Trusts and Trustees

Website of Trusts and Trustees, a monthly journal published by Oxford University Press, providing information and comment for trust and investment advisors. The website has the journal's contents pages back to 2001, brief summaries of articles and selected full-text articles. There is also a selection of summaries of court decisions relating to trusts. Contact details are given for trust advisors in various jurisdictions along with subscription information and details of the journal's editorial advisors.

Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland

Website of the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) an online resource providing information about the organisation's function and objectives within the advertising industry. Based on the principle of self regulation, the organisation offers a set of standards and rules for its members, details of which can be accessed in full-text on the site. A copy of the ASAI Code can also be viewed online. Access to a database of recent case reports on complaints investigated by the organisation can be gained by following the 'Complaints Bulletins' link.

Rada Pro Reklamu (RPR)

The website of the Czech Advertising Standards Council (RPR) is an online resource providing information about the Council's function, procedures and codes which aim to self regulate Czech advertising in the media. There is organisational information and a listing of members and contact names of committee members. The "Codes of Advertising Practice" which govern RPR's member organisations are given in full-text along with some legislation. The site can be viewed in Czech only.

Land and Property Services

Website of the Land and Property Services (formerly Land Registers of Northern Ireland) a government agency whose purpose is to "record accurate details of legal interest in land in Northern Ireland". The service is made up of three registries- the Statutory Charges Registry, the Land Registry and the Registry of Deeds. The site explains the land registration systems in Northern Ireland and how to carry out searches. There is a glossary of terms and a selection of FAQs.

Center for Constitutional Rights

The Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) was established in 1966. It is a leading independent US body which campaigns and litigates for the protection of US civil liberties and international human rights. Its website provides information on the aims of the organisation and its campaigns. It includes access to press releases, case notes, campaign materials and full-text pamphlets and reports.

Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities

The Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) is a style guide and legal citation system devised by the Faculty of Law at the University of Oxford , now in its fourth edition. OSCOLA is available on the Faculty's website in pdf format, together with a quick reference guide. It covers abbreviations, cases, legislation, books, articles, online sources and other materials; it also provides guidance on presentation and cross-referencing.

Social Security Advisory Committee

Website of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) a UK advisory body on social security issues. The role of SSAC is to provide advice on social security matters and to report on social security regulations referred to it by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and the Department of Social Development in Northern Ireland. The site provides background and historical information about the Committee and profiles of its members. There are details of consultations currently being carried out which are made available as PDF documents.

NHGRI Policy and Legislation Database

This part of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) website provides free access to United States legal materials relating to genetic research. The database includes federal and state laws and statutes, federal legislative materials and federal administrative and executive materials. Topics covered include patenting, discrimination, genetic testing and counselling and privacy of genetic information. Content can be searched for by type, topic or source. There is also a clickable map which can be used to select state materials.

Port of London Authority: regulations and guidance

The Port of London Authority (PLA) is a public trust whose purpose is to 'administer, preserve and improve the Port of London'. This section of the PLA website has a collection of legal and regulatory documents including byelaws, directions, codes of practice governing navigation within the Port of London along with details of the National Boatmasters Licence. Byelaws are also amended and deal with issues such as boat registration, watermen and lightermen and vessels carrying dangerous substances in bulk within the PLA's jurisdiction.

DMC's Case Notes

Website produced by David Martin-Clark who is a Shipping, Transport and Insurance Consultant. The site provides a selection of case notes covering recent shipping and insurance cases. Case notes include citations, keywords and summaries. Shipping cases are further sub-divided by topics such as admiralty, arbitration and carriage of goods. New case notes can be emailed if you register on the site. There are also biographical details relating to David Martin-Clark and information on other contributors.

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