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Country Profiles

China

May 5, 2016May 4, 2016 by International

People’s Republic of China in Asia According to the work “Guide to Foreign and International Citations”, by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): China is divided into twenty-two provinces, five autonomous regions, the Hong Kong Special […]

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Philippines

May 5, 2016May 4, 2016 by International

The Philippines in Asia According to the work “Guide to Foreign and International Citations”, by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): The Philippines is a republic comprised of seventy-nine provinces. The provinces contain 116 chartered cities, […]

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Pakistan

May 5, 2016May 4, 2016 by International

Pakistan in Asia According to the work “Guide to Foreign and International Citations”, by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): Pakistan is a constitutionally-based parliamentary democracy that became independent in 1947. Pakistan’s official […]

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Japan

May 5, 2016May 3, 2016 by International

Japan in Asia According to the work “Guide to Foreign and International Citations”, by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): Japan is a constitutional monarchy. The official language is Japanese (Nihongo). The country is divided into 47 […]

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Israel

May 5, 2016May 3, 2016 by International

Israel in Asia According to the work “Guide to Foreign and International Citations”, by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): The State of Israel was founded on May 14, 1948 as a democratic Jewish state. Israel’s legal system is based on the […]

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Indonesia

May 5, 2016May 3, 2016 by International

Indonesia in Asia Indonesian Online Legal Resources Consitution Constitution of 1945 (Asian Studies Network Information Center): In English. Constitution and Amendments (University of Richmond): In English. Legislation Acts (Undang-Undang) Constitution Products Republic of […]

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Saudi Arabia

May 5, 2016May 1, 2016 by International

Saudi Arabia in Asia According to the work “Guide to Foreign and International Citations”, by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): Saudi Arabia is a monarchy comprised of thirteen Provinces (mintaqat). Saudi Arabia’s official language is […]

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Taiwan

May 5, 2016April 22, 2016 by International

Taiwan in Asia According to the work “Guide to Foreign and International Citations”, by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): Taiwan is a unitary state and democratic republic that currently administers Taiwan, Penghu and several outlying […]

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Afghanistan

May 5, 2016April 5, 2016 by International

Afghanistan in Asia Afghanistan Online Legal Resources Constitution NEW 2003 Constitution (Constitutional Commission). Historical Constitutions (in Arabic) (Online Center for Afghan Studies). Constitutions of 1923, 1987, 1990. Constitutional Commission. Laws and […]

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South Korea

May 5, 2016March 6, 2016 by Balwinder Desai

South Korea in Asia According to the work “Guide to Foreign and International Citations”, by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): South Korea is a republic comprised of nine Provinces (do) and seven Metropolitan Cities (gwangyoksi). South […]

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Malaysia

May 5, 2016February 25, 2016 by Balwinder Desai

Malaysia in Asia Introduction to Malaysia According to the work “Guide to Foreign and International Citations”, by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): The Federation of Malaysia was established on August 31, 1957. The name “Malaysia” was […]

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Thailand

May 5, 2016February 9, 2016 by International

Thailand in Asia According to the work “Guide to Foreign and International Citations”, by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): Thailand is a constitutional monarchy comprised of seventy-six provinces (Changwat). Thailand’s official language is […]

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Armenia

May 5, 2016February 5, 2016 by International

Armenia in Asia Armenia Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut fĂźr Öffentliches Recht). Constitution (President Official Website). Constitution (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Election System(International Foundation for Election […]

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Georgia

May 5, 2016February 5, 2016 by International

Georgia in Asia Georgia Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Parliament): Available in English, Georgian and Russian. Constitution (in Georgian). (Supreme Court). Laws and Legislation Adopted Laws (Parliament): Selected laws from 1990 in English and Georgian. […]

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North Korea

May 5, 2016January 30, 2016 by Balwinder Desai

North Korea in Asia Democratic People’S Republic Of Korea (Dprk) History Name given to Korea north of the 38th parallel after the Second World War North Korean Peoples’ Army History Formed to fight the Japanese, it rapidly expanded after Korea was split following the Second World War. […]

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India

May 5, 2016January 23, 2016 by Balwinder Desai

India in Asia According to the work “Guide to Foreign and International Citations”, by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): India is a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic. India is comprised of 28 states and 7 union territories. […]

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Cambodia

May 5, 2016January 5, 2016 by International

Cambodia in Asia Cambodia Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut fĂźr Öffentliches Recht). Constitution (Cambodian Embassy in Washington). Constitution (Cambodian Parliament). Laws and Legislation Cambodia Law full text of laws and […]

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Iran

May 5, 2016January 3, 2016 by International

Iran in Asia Iran Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut fĂźr Öffentliches Recht). Constitution (Salamiran.org). Laws and Legislation Parstimes.com This is an online directory of all matters pertaining to Iranian law, including […]

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Turkey

May 5, 2016January 1, 2016 by International

Turkey in Asia According to the work “Guide to Foreign and International Citations”, by the Journal of International Law and Politics (New York University School of Law): Turkey is a republican parliamentary democracy comprised of eighty-one Provinces. Each Province (il; plural iller) is […]

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Azerbaijan

May 5, 2016November 5, 2015 by International

Azerbaijan in Asia Azerbaijan Constitution Constitution (Constitutional Court).In English, Russsian and Azari. Constitution (Universität Bern Institut fĂźr Öffentliches Recht). Codes Criminal Code ( in Russian) ( Legislation Online). Criminal Code of the Republic of […]

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Iraq

May 5, 2016November 3, 2015 by International

Iraq in Asia Iraq Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut fĂźr Öffentliches Recht): In English. Bill of Rights (Coalition Provisional Authority). Legislation Intellectual Property Law (on Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property – AGIP). Law […]

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Singapore

May 5, 2016October 4, 2015 by International

Singapore in Asia Singapore Online Legal Resources See more Singapore Online Legal Resources here. Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut fĂźr Öffentliches Recht): In English. Constitution (Government of Singapore). Laws and Legislation Singapore Gazette […]

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Bangladesh

May 5, 2016September 5, 2015 by International

Bangladesh in Asia Bangladesh Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Bangladesh Parliament). Constitution (Universität Bern Institut fĂźr Öffentliches Recht). Government Government of Bangladesh (official website). Bangladesh Parliament (official website). […]

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Bahrain

May 5, 2016September 5, 2015 by International

Bahrain in Asia Bahrain Online Legal Research Constitution Constitution (in Arabic) (Government of Bahrain). Constitution (Universität Bern Institut fĂźr Öffentliches Recht). Legislation Bahrain: Legislature A summary by United Nations Development Programme. Laws by […]

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Kuwait

May 5, 2016August 3, 2015 by International

Kuwait in Asia Kuwait Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut fĂźr Öffentliches Recht): In English. Constitution – a summary (The Official Website of the State of Kuwait). Laws and Legislation Council of Ministers – Law and Legislation […]

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Kyrgyzstan

May 5, 2016May 3, 2015 by International

Kyrgyzstan in Asia Kyrgyzstan Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Government website): In Russian. Constitution (Law and Environment Eurasia Partnership): In English. Constitution (Kyrgyzstan Development Gateway): In English. Law and Legislation Laws […]

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Qatar

May 5, 2016March 4, 2015 by International

Qatar in Asia Constitution Constitution (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Constitution (Universität Bern Institut fĂźr Öffentliches Recht): In English. Laws by Subject Copyright (Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property). Trademarks (Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property). Note: […]

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Uzbekistan

May 5, 2016February 4, 2015 by International

Uzbekistan in Asia Uzbekistan Online Legal Resources Laws and Legislation Legislation TOC:  Includes links to the law of Uzbekistan on bankruptcy, on banks and banking activity, on privatization, and more. In English. Laws (LexInfoSys from University of Bremen). Other […]

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Maldives

May 5, 2016February 3, 2015 by International

Maldives in Asia Maldives Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution of Maldives In English. Includes summary. (Office of the Presidency). Constitutional Reform In English. (The Royal Family of Maldives). Government The Presidency of Maldives In English and Thaana. […]

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Kazakhstan

May 5, 2016January 3, 2015 by International

Kazakhstan in Asia Kazakhstan Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (President). Law and Legislation Laws (LexInfoSys from University of Bremen): In Russian and English. Selected Laws (Golden Eagle Services): In English and Russian. Selected Laws […]

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Brunei Darussalam

May 5, 2016December 9, 2014 by International

Brunei Darussalam in Asia Brunei Darussalam Online Legal Resources Laws by Subject Please also visit the sites listed under Subject Specific Foreign Law Metapages. Government Government of Brunei (official website). Other Please also visit the sites listed under  […]

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Bhutan

May 5, 2016December 5, 2014 by International

Bhutan in Asia Bhutan Online Legal Resources Laws by Subject Please also visit the sites listed under Subject Specific Foreign Law Metapages. Other Guide to Caribbean Law Research. (LLRX) Please also visit the sites listed under  Foreign Law Metapages. Bhutan The Asian […]

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Mongolia

May 5, 2016October 4, 2014 by International

Mongolia in Asia Mongolia Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut fĂźr Öffentliches Recht): In English. Constitution (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): In English. Laws and Legislation Laws (LexInfoSys University of Bremen): Laws organized by […]

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Nepal

May 5, 2016September 4, 2014 by International

Nepal in Asia Nepal Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (U Texas). Constitution (His Majesty’s Government of Nepal). Government Government Departments Directory In English. (His Majesty’s Government of Nepal). His Majesty’s Government of Nepal In English. […]

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Myanmar

May 5, 2016September 4, 2014 by International

Myanmar in Asia Myanmar Online Legal Resources Constitution Myanmar Provides the full-text of Myanmar’s historical constitutions plus some legal history. (Jurist) Laws and Legislation Laws, Proclamations and Notifications (Permanent Mission of Myanmar to the UN). Government […]

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Turkmenistan

May 5, 2016August 4, 2014 by International

Turkmenistan in Asia Turkmenistan Online Legal Resources Laws and Legislation Laws (LexInfoSys from University of Bremen). Other Turkmenistan The Asian Development Bank provides a number of fact sheets, country reports, project summaries including legal initiatives and more. […]

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Lao

May 5, 2016May 3, 2014 by International

Lao in Asia Lao People’s Democratic Republic Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Lao People’s Republic Embassy to the US) Government Lao People’s Deomocratic Repbulic Embassy to the US (Official site). Other Lao People’s Democratic Republic The Asian […]

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United Arab Emirates

May 5, 2016March 4, 2014 by International

United Arab Emirates in Asia Resources: United Arab Emirates Law Websites Environmental Research and Wildlife Development Agency Federal Statistics General Pension and Social Security Authority Ministry of Economy and Commerce Ministry of Finance and Industry Ministry […]

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Tajikstan

May 5, 2016March 4, 2014 by International

Tajikstan in Asia Tajikstan Online Legal Resources Laws and Legislation Laws (LexInfoSys from University of Bremen). Other Tajikistan The Asian Development Bank provides a number of fact sheets, country reports, project summaries including legal initiatives and more. (Asian […]

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Papua New Guinea

May 5, 2016October 4, 2013 by International

Papua New Guinea in Asia Constitution Constitution (PACLII). Laws and Legislation Papua New Guinea Laws Contains links to case law and legislation. (PACLII). Other Papua New Guinea The Asian Development Bank provides a number of fact sheets, country reports, project […]

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Lebanon

May 5, 2016May 3, 2013 by International

Lebanon in Asia Lebanon Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Constitutional Court): In French.  Also available in Arabic. Constitution (Universität Bern Institut fĂźr Öffentliches Recht): In English. Legislation Value Added Tax (Ministry of Finance): In Arabic. […]

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