Hong Kong in Asia Xianggang Tebie Xingzhengqu (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) 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 People’s Republic of China resumed […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Armenia in Asia Armenia Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut für Öffentliches Recht). Constitution (President Official Website). Constitution (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Election System(International Foundation for Election […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Cambodia in Asia Cambodia Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut für Öffentliches Recht). Constitution (Cambodian Embassy in Washington). Constitution (Cambodian Parliament). Laws and Legislation Cambodia Law full text of laws and […]
Iran in Asia Iran Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut für Öffentliches Recht). Constitution (Salamiran.org). Laws and Legislation Parstimes.com This is an online directory of all matters pertaining to Iranian law, including […]
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 […]
Azerbaijan in Asia Azerbaijan Constitution Constitution (Constitutional Court).In English, Russsian and Azari. Constitution (Universität Bern Institut für Öffentliches Recht). Codes Criminal Code ( in Russian) ( Legislation Online). Criminal Code of the Republic of […]
Iraq in Asia Iraq Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut für Öffentliches Recht): In English. Bill of Rights (Coalition Provisional Authority). Legislation Intellectual Property Law (on Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property – AGIP). Law […]
Singapore in Asia Singapore Online Legal Resources See more Singapore Online Legal Resources here. Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut für Öffentliches Recht): In English. Constitution (Government of Singapore). Laws and Legislation Singapore Gazette […]
Bangladesh in Asia Bangladesh Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Bangladesh Parliament). Constitution (Universität Bern Institut für Öffentliches Recht). Government Government of Bangladesh (official website). Bangladesh Parliament (official website). […]
Bahrain in Asia Bahrain Online Legal Research Constitution Constitution (in Arabic) (Government of Bahrain). Constitution (Universität Bern Institut für Öffentliches Recht). Legislation Bahrain: Legislature A summary by United Nations Development Programme. Laws by […]
Kuwait in Asia Kuwait Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut für Öffentliches Recht): In English. Constitution – a summary (The Official Website of the State of Kuwait). Laws and Legislation Council of Ministers – Law and Legislation […]
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 […]
Qatar in Asia Constitution Constitution (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Constitution (Universität Bern Institut für Öffentliches Recht): In English. Laws by Subject Copyright (Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property). Trademarks (Abu-Ghazaleh Intellectual Property). Note: […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mongolia in Asia Mongolia Online Legal Resources Constitution Constitution (Universität Bern Institut für Öffentliches Recht): In English. Constitution (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): In English. Laws and Legislation Laws (LexInfoSys University of Bremen): Laws organized by […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Muslim Law Subsidiary Sources in Asia Subsidiary sources of Muslim law Many potential sources of law were considered unsuitable for inclusion in Shafi’i’s scheme of the roots of Muslim jurisprudence and the reassertion of the religious basis as dominant (1) because they constitute various […]
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Asia Home > China Home> Chinese Legal System. Chinese Legal System in Asia The legal system of China is mixed (Civil law/Customary). It is based on civil law, influenced by Soviet and continental European civil law systems. The Chinese legislature branch retains power to interpret statutes. […]
Japanese Legal Research in Asia Legal Research in Japan Japan Law Portal The Japan Law Portal provides an introductory overview of the history of legal development in Japan, major legal concepts, the structure of Japanese government, the Japanese judicial and court system, and peculiar […]
Asia Home > Vietnam Home> Vietnamese Legal System. Vietnamese Legal System in Asia Vietnam (official name: Socialist Republic of Vietnam or Cộng hòa Xã hội chủ nghĩa Việt Nam), is situated in the east of the Indochina Peninsula (Southeast Asia). The legal system of Vietnam is based on the […]
Asia Home > Thailand Home> Thai Legal System Thai Legal System in Asia Thailand (official name: Kingdom of Thailand) is called in Thai: ราชอาณาจักรไทย, RTGS: Ratcha Anachak Thai; IPA: [râːt.tɕʰā ʔāːnāːtɕàk tʰāj. The country is situated in Southeast Asia. The legal system of Thailand is based […]
Asia Home > Taiwan Home> Taiwanese Legal System Taiwanese Legal System in Asia Taiwan (official name: the Republic of China) is situated in East Asia. The legal system in Taiwan is mixed (Civil law + Customary law), specially based in the Civil law system. Taiwan had the first constitutional […]
South Korean Legal System in Asia Asia Home > South Korea Home> South Korean Legal System. South Korean Legal System in Asia Legal Research in South Korea: a Guide for Lawyers In a globalized world, lawyers outside South Korea may come into contact with South Korean law, South Korean […]