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eLaw Journal: Murdoch University Electronic Journal of Law |
| Authors: | Anne Greenshields Librarian - Law, Murdoch University |
| Ian Lee MPsych, Grad Dip LIS Librarian, Murdoch University Library | |
| Issue: | Volume 11, Number 1 (March 2004) |
Primary Legal Materials on the Internet - Case Law, Statutes and Extrinsic Material
Australian legal sites and developments
District Court of Western Australia
This website provides general information about the District Court and how to access its services. Information is provided about About, Judges, People and Services, Publications and Statistics, Courts Listings and Legal Information.
http://www.districtcourt.wa.gov.au/Information and Privacy Commissioner (CANLII) decisions of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia made publicly available as of 1 January 2004.
http://www.canlii.org/bc/cas/bcipc/Legislation related to the attack of September 11, 2001 (USA)
Bills & Joint Resolutions Signed Into Law and Other Resolutions Approved. Links to various documents including, Victims of Terrorism Relief Act of 2001, Aviation and Transportation Security Act.
http://thomas.loc.gov/home/terrorleg.htmQueensland Guardianship and Administration Tribunal (AustLII) selected decisions of the Queensland Guardianship and Administration Tribunal (QGAAT).
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QGAAT/United Kingdom Employment Appeals Tribunal (BAILII) full hearing judgments of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) which are transcribed or handed down by the Tribunal. 1999+.
http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKEAT/United Kingdom Immigration Appeals Tribunal (BAILII) reported and "starred" determinations from 2003 supplied to BAILII by the Immigration Appeal Tribunal (UKIAT).
http://www.bailii.org/UK/cases/UKIAT/
Arts Law Centre of Australia
"The Arts Law Centre of Australia is the national community legal centre for the arts. Arts Law is a not for profit company limited by guarantee which was established with the support of the Australia Council in 1983 to provide specialised legal and business advice and referral services, professional development resources and advocacy for artists and arts organisations" and is able to help with "preliminary advice and information to artists and arts organisations across all art forms on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters including contracts, copyright, business names and structures, defamation, insurance and employment."
http://www.artslaw.com.au/about/Australian Privacy Foundation (APF)
http://www.privacy.org.au/District Court of Western Australia
This website provides general information about the District Court and how to access its services. Information is provided about About, Judges, People and Services, Publications and Statistics, Courts Listings and Legal Information.
http://www.districtcourt.wa.gov.au/
Joint Statutory Committee on Corporations and Securities. Reports
(with submissions and transcripts).
http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/corporations_ctte/reports/index.htm
Corporations Amendment Regulations 2003 (Batch 6); Corporations Amendment Regulations 2003/04 (Batch 7); and Draft Regulations-Corporations Amendment Regulations 2004 (Batch 8) -Tabled 24 March 2004 - Submissions
Money Matters in the Bush - Inquiry into the Level of Banking and Financial Services in Rural, Regional and Remote Areas of Australia - Tabled out of session on 15 January 2004 - Submissions
Report on the ATM Fee Structure - A supplement to the report, Money Matters in the Bush -Tabled out of session on 15 January 2004 - Submissions
Senate
Committees of the Current Parliament
URL: http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/com-list.htm
Attorney Generals Department: Publications
http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/HeadingPagesDisplay/Publications?OpenDocument
Current
Issues Briefs
URL: http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/CIB/index.htm
Background paper on the approach of Australian courts to aboriginal customary law in the areas of criminal. civil and family law.
From the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia the terms of reference for this project include "Recognising that all persons in Western Australia are subject to and protected by this State's legal system; and there may be a need to recognise
the existence of, and take into account within this legal system, Aboriginal customary laws: The Law Reform Commission of Western Australia is to enquire into and report upon Aboriginal customary laws in Western Australia other than in relation to Native Title and matters addressed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA)"
http://www.lrc.justice.wa.gov.au/Aboriginal/BackgroundPapers/P94-1_background-Williams.pdfDistrict Court of Western Australia
This website provides general information about the District Court and how to access its services. Information is provided about About, Judges, People and Services, Publications and Statistics, Courts Listings and Legal Information.
http://www.districtcourt.wa.gov.au/
Queensland Guardianship and Administration Tribunal (AustLII) selected decisions of the Queensland Guardianship and Administration Tribunal (QGAAT).
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/qld/QGAAT/
Australia, Parliament: Joint Statutory Committee on Corporations and Securities. Reports (with submissions and transcripts).
http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/corporations_ctte/reports/index.htm
Money Matters in the Bush - Inquiry into the Level of Banking and Financial Services in Rural, Regional and Remote Areas of Australia - Tabled out of session on 15 January 2004 - Submissions
Report on the ATM Fee Structure - A supplement to the report, Money Matters in the Bush -Tabled out of session on 15 January 2004 - Submissions
Gene Patenting and Human Health
"In December 2002, the federal Attorney-General asked the ALRC to examine the laws and practices governing intellectual property rights over genetic materials and related technologies, with a particular focus on human health issues. The ALRC is considering whether changes are required to current patent laws and practices to ensure that the benefits for healthcare of genetic research and technologies are available for Australians, while at the same time considering the implications of any changes for further research and for the development of Australia's biotechnology industry." Register and interest, make a submission, read the terms of reference or a summary of the main issues.
http://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiries/current/patenting/index.htmPatents and Medical Biotechnology: An Empirical Analysis Of Issues Facing The Australian Industry
The results of a major study examining "impact of patents on innovation in the Australian medical biotechnology" are discussed. Results are obtained from structured intervies with participants in a range of industry sectors. "One of the main conclusions of this Report is that at present the medical biotechnology industry is enjoying the advantages that the patent system offers in encouraging innovation. Neverthless, options to better regulate the use of patents could also be examined. These options include modification to existing compulsory licensing and government use provisions, the creation of a statutory licensing regime and use of clearing house mechanisms, and further consideration of the role of competition law."
http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/ipria/publications/workingpapers/BiotechReportFinal.pdf
Australia: Joint Statutory Committee on Corporations and Securities. Reports (with submissions and transcripts).
http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/corporations_ctte/reports/index.htm
Corporations Amendment Regulations 2003 (Batch 6); Corporations Amendment Regulations 2003/04 (Batch 7); and Draft Regulations-Corporations Amendment Regulations 2004 (Batch 8) -Tabled 24 March 2004 - SubmissionsAustralia. Senate Committees of the Current Parliament: Economics
The Effectiveness of the Trade Practices Act 1974 in Protecting Small Business - [PDF]- Tabled 1 March 2004 - Submissions
http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/economics_ctte/trade_practices_1974/report/report.pdf
Australian Privacy Foundation (APF)
http://www.privacy.org.au/Information and Privacy Commissioner (CANLII) decisions of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of British Columbia made publicly available as of 1 January 2004.
http://www.canlii.org/bc/cas/bcipc/
Social Security Payments for People Caring for Children, 1912 to 2003 - a chronology from the Australian Parliamentary Library
http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/children.htm
Forced Migration Review
Essentially a free to air online journal "Forced Migration Review (FMR) is published three times a year in English, Arabic and Spanish. FMR provides the humanitarian community with a practice-oriented forum for debate on issues facing refugees and internally displaced people in order to improve policy and practice and to involve refugees and IDPs in programme design and implementation. FMR publishes concise jargon-free articles by practitioners, researchers and displaced people which share information, experience and policy recommendations is disseminated globally."
http://www.fmreview.org/welcome.htmUnited Kingdom Immigration Appeals Tribunal (BAILII) reported and "starred" determinations from 2003 supplied to BAILII by the Immigration Appeal Tribunal (UKIAT).
http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKIAT/
Federal Civil Justice System Strategy Paper from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department
http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWP498B27B348352F90CA256E2E00045E4C?OpenDocumentAustralian Government contribution to United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department
http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPEF78C475247D6352CA256E1300170386?OpenDocumentA discussion paper on information privacy and employee records
http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/Web+Pages/C5141D03A8D37DD5CA256E3600137A1C?OpenDocument
CrimeLynx
"News and commentary of interest to the criminal defense community and journalists covering crime-related news and politics. In addition to legal research and media links, CrimeLynx also publishes the best internet forensic and expert witness and investigative links, as well as links to the most informative crime policy sites." Updated daily
http://www.crimelynx.com/Model Criminal Code Chapter 2 Issue Estoppel, Double Jeopardy and Prosecution Appeals Against Acquittals
http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPEE54B903B53A9B53CA256DE50019D705?OpenDocumentModel Criminal Code Chapter 3 Credit Card Skimming Offences from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department
http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPF2336E9517064C20CA256E5B000E639D?OpenDocumentNational Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstract Database (NCJRS) (USA) "The National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts Database contains summaries of more than 180,000 criminal justice publications"
http://abstractsdb.ncjrs.org/content/AbstractsDB_Search.asp
Organized Crime and Corruption Bibliographic Database Searchable and browsable database from the Nathanson Centre for the Study of Organized Crime and Corruption (USA)
http://www.yorku.ca/nathanson/search.htm
Outline of possible national defamation law from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department
http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWP9A3899E861E4C9F5CA256E59000CA5C3?OpenDocumentUnited Nations Convention against Corruption
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/crime_convention_corruption.html
American Law Sources On-line (ALSO!)
Links to free on-line sources of law for the United States and Canada. "This site contains additional links to sources of commentary and practice aids that are available without charge (or available at a reasonable charge from governmental and nonprofit providers). "
http://www.lawsource.com/also/Contents Pages from Law Reviews and Other Scholarly Journals "A keyword-searchable database of tables of contents from more than 750 law reviews and other scholarly publications related to the law published in the United States and abroad. Updated daily, the database lists journal issues received over the past three months by the Tarlton Law Library"
http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/tallons/content_search.htmlHieros Gamos Legal Journals Directory of US law newsletters and bulletins.
http://www.hg.org/journals.htmlKey Internet Links - General and Subject Specific
Directories of links for Economics, Commerce and Industrial Relations, Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade, Law, Politics and Public Administration, Rural and Regional Affairs, Science, Technology, Environment and Resources, Social Policy, Statistics.
http://www.aph.gov.au/library/intguide/resourceguides.htmLaw Library Resource Xchange (LLRX.com)
A "free Web journal dedicated to providing legal, library, IT/IS, marketing and administrative professionals with the most up-to-date information on a wide range of Internet research and technology-related issues, applications, resources and tools, since 1996." A searchable and browsable Archive give access to many short and informative articles on a range of topics. A short and simple registration form provides a regular e-mail newsletter.
http://www.llrx.com/Law Reviews.org list of online law journals indicating content - full text or abstract.
http://www.lawreviews.org/Legal Resources Guide
From the National Pro Bono Resource Centre this "state by state guide to internet legal resources is intended to assist pro bono lawyers, caseworkers and lawyers working in publicly funded legal services. The guide is topic based and includes links to sites which offer a brief description of available resources where caseworkers may find useful materials for their clients. The guide does not include general legal resources such as Austlii nor simple resources targeted at members of the public."
http://www.nationalprobono.org.au/publications/legalrguide/index.htmlOrganized Crime and Corruption Bibliographic Database Searchable and browsable database from the Nathanson Centre for the Study of Organized Crime and Corruption (USA)
http://www.yorku.ca/nathanson/search.htmPortal to Asian Internet Resources (PAIR) offers scholars, students and the interested public more than six thousand professionally selected, cataloged and annotated online resources
http://webcat.library.wisc.edu:3200/PAIR/index.htmlWeb Guide to U.S. Supreme Court Research
Gail Partin provides a comprehensive guide to researching the complex environment of the Supreme Court in the U.S.Links are provided to court sites and cases and summaries, opinions, briefs, court dockets, Justices, history of the supreme court and other research guides.
http://www.llrx.com/features/supremectwebguide.htm
Mediate.com
Mediate.com is an extensive resource for alternative dispute resolution (ADR).Resources include news feed, e-mail newsletter, training and conference events, and a public message board. Free access is avaliable to over 1000 articles and resources and are both searchable and arranged by topic.
http://www.mediate.com
A discussion paper on information privacy and employee records from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department
http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/Web+Pages/C5141D03A8D37DD5CA256E3600137A1C?OpenDocumentUnited Kingdom Employment Appeals Tribunal (BAILII) full hearing judgments of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) which are transcribed or handed down by the Tribunal. 1999+.
http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKEAT/
ECOLEX
"The ECOLEX database includes information on treaties, international soft-law and other non-binding policy and technical guidance documents, national legislation, judicial decisions, and law and policy literature. Users have direct access to the abstracts and indexing information about each document, as well as to the full text of most of the information provided."
http://www.ecolex.org/ecolex/index.php
Background paper on the approach of Australian courts to aboriginal customary law in the areas of criminal, civil and family law.
From the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia the terms of reference for this project include "Recognising that all persons in Western Australia are subject to and protected by this State's legal system; and there may be a need to recognise
the existence of, and take into account within this legal system, Aboriginal customary laws: The Law Reform Commission of Western Australia is to enquire into and report upon Aboriginal customary laws in Western Australia other than in relation to Native Title and matters addressed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA)"
http://www.lrc.justice.wa.gov.au/Aboriginal/BackgroundPapers/P94-1_background-Williams.pdf50-state rundown on gay marriage laws (USA)
Provides a summary of current and proposed changes to state marriage laws
http://www.stateline.org/stateline/?pa=story&sa=showStoryInfo&id=353058
50-state rundown on gay marriage laws (USA)
Provides a summary of current and proposed changes to state marriage laws
http://www.stateline.org/stateline/?pa=story&sa=showStoryInfo&id=353058Same-Sex Marriage : A Selective Bibliography
From the Rutgers Law Library - Newark.
An extensive list of book, journal article and web page resources. Both USA and international perspectives
http://law-library.rutgers.edu/SSM.htmlNational Center for Lesbian Rights Web Site
"NCLR is a national legal resource center with a primary commitment to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counselling, and public education. In addition, NCLR provides representation and resources to gay men, and bisexual and transgender individuals on key issues that also significantly advance lesbian rights"
http://www.nclrights.org/index.htmFrequently asked questions from couples who are considering getting married in San Francisco
"On February 12, 2004, the county clerk in San Francisco began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, pursuant to a directive from Mayor Gavin Newsom."
http://www.nclrights.org/publications/qanda-sflicenses021204.htm
Australian Government contribution to United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department
http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPEF78C475247D6352CA256E1300170386?OpenDocumentSecond report Medicare Plus: the future for Medicare ? Australia, Senate Select Committee
http://www.aph.gov.au/Senate/committee/medicare_ctte/medicareplus/report/index.htmChronologies from the Australian Parliamentary Library:
- Social Security Payments for the Unemployed, the Sick and those in Special Circumstances, 1942 to 2003
http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/special.htm- Social Security Payments for People Caring for Children, 1912 to 2003
http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/children.htm- Social Security Payments for the Aged, People with Disabilities and Carers 1909 to 2003
http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/online/Aged.htmGene Patenting and Human Health
"In December 2002, the federal Attorney-General asked the ALRC to examine the laws and practices governing intellectual property rights over genetic materials and related technologies, with a particular focus on human health issues. The ALRC is considering whether changes are required to current patent laws and practices to ensure that the benefits for healthcare of genetic research and technologies are available for Australians, while at the same time considering the implications of any changes for further research and for the development of Australia's biotechnology industry." Register and interest, make a submission, read the terms of reference or a summary of the main issues.
http://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiries/current/patenting/index.htmPatents and Medical Biotechnology: An Empirical Analysis Of Issues Facing The Australian Industry
The results of a major study examining "impact of patents on innovation in the Australian medical biotechnology" are discussed. Results are obtained from structured intervies with participants in a range of industry sectors. "One of the main conclusions of this Report is that at present the medical biotechnology industry is enjoying the advantages that the patent system offers in encouraging innovation. Neverthless, options to better regulate the use of patents could also be examined. These options include modification to existing compulsory licensing and government use provisions, the creation of a statutory licensing regime and use of clearing house mechanisms, and further consideration of the role of competition law."
http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/ipria/publications/workingpapers/BiotechReportFinal.pdf
A Bad Business:
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. A Bad Business: Review of sexual harassment in employment complaints 2002 HREOC Sydney 2003.
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/sex_discrimination/bad_business/download.htmlAustralian Government contribution to United Nations Ad Hoc Committee on a Comprehensive and Integral International Convention on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department
http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWPEF78C475247D6352CA256E1300170386?OpenDocumentForced Migration Review
Essentially a free to air online journal "Forced Migration Review (FMR) is published three times a year in English, Arabic and Spanish. FMR provides the humanitarian community with a practice-oriented forum for debate on issues facing refugees and internally displaced people in order to improve policy and practice and to involve refugees and IDPs in programme design and implementation. FMR publishes concise jargon-free articles by practitioners, researchers and displaced people which share information, experience and policy recommendations is disseminated globally."
http://www.fmreview.org/welcome.htmHuman Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (Australia)
"The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission was established in 1986. Our goal is to foster greater understanding and protection of human rights in Australia and to address the human rights concerns of a broad range of individuals and groups. We have a particular focus on race, sex and disability discrimination, as well as the rights of Indigenous Australians.We are an independent statutory organisation and report to the federal Parliament through the Attorney-General". http://www.hreoc.gov.au/index.htmlHURIDOCS "is a global network of organisations concerned with more effective ways of using information for the cause of human rights".
http://www.huridocs.org/International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development from the Canadian Parliament to encourage and support the universal values of human rights and the promotion of democratic institutions and practices around the world.
http://www.ichrdd.ca/National Center for Lesbian Rights Web Site (USA) "is a national legal resource center with a primary commitment to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counselling, and public education."
http://www.nclrights.org/index.htmNational Freedon of Information Coalition (USA) this group "joins First Amendment and open government organizations from individual states in a self-supporting alliance as they seek to protect the public's right to know through the education of media professionals, attorneys, academics, students and the general public."
http://www.nfoic.org/index.htmRule of Law and Cuba "official documentation from the government of Cuba that details the activities for which these dissidents were convicted and the legal proceedings that led to their imprisonment."
http://www.ruleoflawandcuba.fsu.edu/Same-Sex Marriage : A Selective Bibliography
From the Rutgers Law Library - Newark.
An extensive list of book, journal article and web page resources. Both USA and international perspectives
http://law-library.rutgers.edu/SSM.html
Background paper on the approach of Australian courts to aboriginal customary law in the areas of criminal, civil and family law.
From the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia the terms of reference for this project include "Recognising that all persons in Western Australia are subject to and protected by this State's legal system; and there may be a need to recognise
the existence of, and take into account within this legal system, Aboriginal customary laws: The Law Reform Commission of Western Australia is to enquire into and report upon Aboriginal customary laws in Western Australia other than in relation to Native Title and matters addressed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA)"
http://www.lrc.justice.wa.gov.au/Aboriginal/BackgroundPapers/P94-1_background-Williams.pdf Intellectual Property
Analysis of the Legal Framework for Patent Ownership in Publicly Funded Research Institutions
This substantial report examines the legal framework for patent ownership across theUnited States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. "The report found that experience has shown in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, that the optimal initial owner of a patent for an invention is the research institution in which the invention was created. Research institutions are best placed to implement management structures to identify potentially valuable patents and they are also well positioned to pursue commercialisation of such inventions."
http://www.dest.gov.au/highered/respubs/legal_framework/legalframework.pdfGene Patenting and Human Health
"In December 2002, the federal Attorney-General asked the ALRC to examine the laws and practices governing intellectual property rights over genetic materials and related technologies, with a particular focus on human health issues. The ALRC is considering whether changes are required to current patent laws and practices to ensure that the benefits for healthcare of genetic research and technologies are available for Australians, while at the same time considering the implications of any changes for further research and for the development of Australia's biotechnology industry." Register and interest, make a submission, read the terms of reference or a summary of the main issues.
http://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiries/current/patenting/index.htm
ECOLEX
"The ECOLEX database includes information on treaties, international soft-law and other non-binding policy and technical guidance documents, national legislation, judicial decisions, and law and policy literature. Users have direct access to the abstracts and indexing information about each document, as well as to the full text of most of the information provided."
http://www.ecolex.org/ecolex/index.phpForced Migration Review
Essentially a free to air online journal "Forced Migration Review (FMR) is published three times a year in English, Arabic and Spanish. FMR provides the humanitarian community with a practice-oriented forum for debate on issues facing refugees and internally displaced people in order to improve policy and practice and to involve refugees and IDPs in programme design and implementation. FMR publishes concise jargon-free articles by practitioners, researchers and displaced people which share information, experience and policy recommendations is disseminated globally."
http://www.fmreview.org/welcome.htmInternational Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development from the Canadian Parliament to encourage and support the universal values of human rights and the promotion of democratic institutions and practices around the world.
http://www.ichrdd.ca/Legislation related to the attack of September 11, 2001 (USA)
Bills & Joint Resolutions Signed Into Law and Other Resolutions Approved. Links to various documents including, Victims of Terrorism Relief Act of 2001, Aviation and Transportation Security Act.
http://thomas.loc.gov/home/terrorleg.htmUnited Nations Convention against Corruption
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/crime_convention_corruption.html
Contents Pages from Law Reviews and Other Scholarly Journals "A keyword-searchable database of tables of contents from more than 750 law reviews and other scholarly publications related to the law published in the United States and abroad. Updated daily, the database lists journal issues received over the past three months by the Tarlton Law Library"
http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/tallons/content_search.htmlForced Migration Review
Essentially a free to air online journal "Forced Migration Review (FMR) is published three times a year in English, Arabic and Spanish. FMR provides the humanitarian community with a practice-oriented forum for debate on issues facing refugees and internally displaced people in order to improve policy and practice and to involve refugees and IDPs in programme design and implementation. FMR publishes concise jargon-free articles by practitioners, researchers and displaced people which share information, experience and policy recommendations is disseminated globally."
http://www.fmreview.org/welcome.htmHieros Gamos Legal Journals Directory of US law newsletters and bulletins.
http://www.hg.org/journals.htmlLaw Reviews.org list of online law journals indicating content - full text or abstract.
http://www.lawreviews.org/Stateline.org (USA)
"Stateline.org is a non-partisan, non-profit online news publication that reports each weekday on State Government."
http://www.stateline.org/stateline/University Law Review Project "contents of university law journals. Lists journals by topic and allows searching of articles."
http://www.lawreview.org/Virginia Journal of Law and Technology
The Virginia Journal of Law and Technology (VJOLT) is a student-run publication of the University of Virginia School of Law. 1996+
http://www.vjolt.net/index.php
Gene Patenting and Human Health
"In December 2002, the federal Attorney-General asked the ALRC to examine the laws and practices governing intellectual property rights over genetic materials and related technologies, with a particular focus on human health issues. The ALRC is considering whether changes are required to current patent laws and practices to ensure that the benefits for healthcare of genetic research and technologies are available for Australians, while at the same time considering the implications of any changes for further research and for the development of Australia's biotechnology industry." Register and interest, make a submission, read the terms of reference or a summary of the main issues.
http://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiries/current/patenting/index.htmLaw Reform Commission of New South Wales
URL: http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/
Internet Medieval Sourcebook
Part of the The Internet Medieval Sourcebook the Medieval Legal History provides a fascinating insight into legal matters medieval. Law codes, Roman law and marriage, "Sale of Daughter as a Concubine", and much much more.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/sbook-law.html
Background paper on the approach of Australian courts to aboriginal customary law in the areas of criminal, civil and family law.
From the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia the terms of reference for this project include "Recognising that all persons in Western Australia are subject to and protected by this State's legal system; and there may be a need to recognise
the existence of, and take into account within this legal system, Aboriginal customary laws: The Law Reform Commission of Western Australia is to enquire into and report upon Aboriginal customary laws in Western Australia other than in relation to Native Title and matters addressed under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 (WA)"
http://www.lrc.justice.wa.gov.au/Aboriginal/BackgroundPapers/P94-1_background-Williams.pdfElectronic Trials
Download the E-Trials (pdf - 283 kB) document to learn more about this innovative programme.
http://www.districtcourt.wa.gov.au/default.asp?id=17475632Federal Civil Justice System Strategy Paper from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department
http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/AllDocs/RWP498B27B348352F90CA256E2E00045E4C?OpenDocumentLegal Aid WA - Information about the Law
An extensive set of links to various resources relevant to law in Western Australia, with information continually updated. Good practical advise about where the public might start with legal issue.
http://www.legalaid.wa.gov.au/Graphic/InfoAboutLaw/Default.asp?Page=Intro.xmlLegal Profession Model Laws Project from the Commonwealth Attorney Generals Department.
http://www.law.gov.au/www/rwpattach.nsf/viewasattachmentPersonal/BFC2C8792B4C433ACA256E850009B251/$file/Final Final NLP 230404 b02-268g-d08.pdfLegal Resources Guide
From the National Pro Bono Resource Centre this "state by state guide to internet legal resources is intended to assist pro bono lawyers, caseworkers and lawyers working in publicly funded legal services. The guide is topic based and includes links to sites which offer a brief description of available resources where caseworkers may find useful materials for their clients. The guide does not include general legal resources such as Austlii nor simple resources targeted at members of the public."
http://www.nationalprobono.org.au/publications/legalrguide/index.htmlWeb Guide to U.S. Supreme Court Research
Gail Partin provides a comprehensive guide to researching the complex environment of the Supreme Court in the U.S.Links are provided to court sites and cases and summaries, opinions, briefs, court dockets, Justices, history of the supreme court and other research guides.
http://www.llrx.com/features/supremectwebguide.htm
Arts Law Centre of Australia
"The Arts Law Centre of Australia is the national community legal centre for the arts. Arts Law is a not for profit company limited by guarantee which was established with the support of the Australia Council in 1983 to provide specialised legal and business advice and referral services, professional development resources and advocacy for artists and arts organisations." and is able to help with "preliminary advice and information to artists and arts organisations across all art forms on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters including contracts, copyright, business names and structures, defamation, insurance and employment."
http://www.artslaw.com.au/about/Defamation Discussion Paper
From the Australian Attorney-General's Department this paper considers the "patchwork of common law and State
and Territory statutes" that make up Australia's defamation and privacy laws."It recommended that there should be a codified, uniform law of defamation in Australia to replace the patchwork of existing statutes and case law."
http://www.law.gov.au/www/agdHome.nsf/Web+Pages/9A3899E861E4C9F5CA256E59000CA5C3?OpenDocumentElectronic Trials
Download the E-Trials (pdf - 283 kB) document to learn more about this innovative programme.
http://www.districtcourt.wa.gov.au/default.asp?id=17475632Stateline.org (USA)
"Stateline.org is a non-partisan, non-profit online news publication that reports each weekday on State Government."
http://www.stateline.org/stateline/
Chronologies from the Australian Parliamentary Library
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Admiralty and Maritime Law Guide
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