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Criminal Justice Degree Guide: Foreign Governments

The following is a global collection of relevant governmental websites, cultural and historical information, and significant organizations. The purpose of this resource is to provide access to the political institutions that shape our world, and educate users on legal matters. Here you will find official government websites, essential official documents, national parliaments, constitutional courts, educational institutions, legal databases, maps, and guides to name a few. This resource has been categorized by continent and subcontinent.

Africa

Sub Saharan Africa

Angola

Republic of Angola – The official website
African Studies Center – UPENN’s list of resources related toAngola
Angola Law and Constitution – The official constitution of Angola

Benin

Official Government Site - The official government page of Benin provided in English and French, the structure of government is described.
Constitution of Benin Provided by the ACE project

Republic of Botswana

Official Government Website - Includes Government Directory, and National Strategy.
Constitution – Official Constitution and laws of Botswana.

Burkina Faso

Official Government Site - The official website of Burkina Faso government in French, includes members of government.
Maps of World – Includes a basic description of government as well as links to more specific aspects
Constitution - A PDF of the constitution of Burkina Faso in English
Burkina Faso Embassy to Canada – French language embassy page

Burundi

Constitution – French Version
World Travel Guide – Tourist Information
Senate – Past and Future legislature for Burundi

Republic of Cameroon

Executive Branch Website – English website dedicated to the executive branch of government.
Prime Minister’s Office – Official PM website available in English and French.
Constitution – Constitution of Cameroon in English.

Republic of Cape Verde

Official Government Website – Available in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
Executive Branch – Official Presidential Website
Supreme Tribunal of Justice – Court system of Cape Verde
National Assembly – Legislature related information

Central African Republic

Constitution – French text
Ministry of Youth and Sports – A governmental department
World Travel Guide - Aimed at informing tourists about the Central African Republic

Chad

Ethnologue – Language prevalence and linguistic classification
Official Prime Minister – Details diplomacy and government of Chad
Institutions – A list of important governmental institutions

Comoros

Constitution – French version
Human Development Report – Statistics showing the quality of life in Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Official Presidential Website – Executive Branch, including members of government
Constitution – DRC’s constitution
DRC Permanent Mission to the UN – Tourist Information, and diplomat listings.
List of Links Related to DRC – Provides many helpful resources for understanding the social situation in the DRC.
Union for Democracy and Social Progress – Includes documents and information about the organization
Rally for a New Society – Available in English, Lingala, Swahili, French, Kikongo and Tshiluba, this group is dedicated to effectively organizing the nation.

Republic of the Congo

Official Government Website - Official site in French
US Department of State – Information including press releases and remarks.
1992 Constitution – The 1992 version of the constitution in English.
Respect for Human Rights article – Outlines ROC’s adherence to human rights.
Nationmaster

Djibouti

US Department of State - A wealth of information regarding Djibouti, including history, government and political conditions. Provided by the US Department of State.
Travel Document Systems - Explains political background and government of Djibouti.
Nationmaster – Fact sheet regarding Djibouti’s government.
Equatorial Guinea
Constitution – English PDF version
US Department of State – Background information including geography, people, history, government, economy, and political conditions.

Eritrea

US Department of State - Press releases and remarks regarding Eritrea.
Shabait – Includes background information regarding Eritrea’s history and culture as well as government contacts.
Official Documents of Eritrea – Historical outline, basic facts, and governmental information.
Constitution – PDF English version of the Constitution of Eritrea

Gabon

Official Government Website - Includes articles on culture, government, economy, and other major categories.
Constitution – French copy of the Gabon Constitution
Parliament – Legislative archives and publications are provided.
Legal Resources – Explanations of Gabonese Law.

Republic of Gambia

Official Government Website – Includes government related news stories and updates.
Gambia Department of State – Includes human resources and trade information.
Constitution – A PDF of the Constitution of Gambia
Embassy of the Gambia – Gambian Embassy

Ghana

Ghana Government Website - Information on all forms of government
Parliament Website – Members of parliament, Bills, Acts, and Archives
Constitution – English Version of the Constitution
World Legal Resource Center – Human Rights Practices
Mission to UN – Permanent Mission of Ghana to the UN homepage
Ghana Embassy – Information regarding Ghana, including geographical and cultural descriptions.

Guinea-Conakry

Constitution – PDF of the official Constitution of Guinea.
US Department of State – Includes background profile, Geography, History, and Political conditions.
African Studies Center - Includes links to online resources.

Guinea-Bissau

Constitution - French version of the Constitution of Guinea-Bissau
Legal Resources – International Labour Organisation’s legal resources covering Guinea-Bissau
Peace Agreements – the USIP’s page explains the peace agreements made by Guinea-Bissau

Ivory Coast

Constitution – French version of the Ivory Coast constitution.
Official Government Website – Includes links to significant structures and institutions.
Permanent Mission to the UN page - You can find statements, speeches, and cultural information here.

Kenya

Constitution – Simple text version of the Constitution in English
Official Government Website
Statehouse Website – Includes presidential information, speeches, and explains the functions of governmental departments.
Kenya Embassy – Promotes Kenya’s political, economic, and social goals.
Parliament – Informs the user of members of parliament and presents sessional papers
Judiciary – Explains Kenyan court procedure

Lesotho

Official Government Website – Has information regarding executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
Government Ministries – Includes detailed explanations of governmental departments and functions.
Ministry of Justice – Includes Human Rights goals and explains the Judiciary system.
Governmental Documents – Significant governmental documents including official reports, speeches and legal policies.

Liberia

Constitution - PDF edition of the English version of the Constitution of the Republic of Liberia
Executive Mansion, Official Governmental Website – Access to information on members of government and discussions of major issues.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Explains the role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country’s operation, and provides information on foreign policy.

Madagascar

Constitution - English text version
Official Government Website – General information about the government is made available here.
Presidential Website – Explains works of the President, and government staff.
Governmental Departments – Explains function and role of governmental ministries.
Judicial Branch – Legal information and explanation of the Judicial system.

Malawi

Constitution – English text
Malawi Law Commission – Independent institution established under in order to amend and repeal laws related to the constitution.

Mali

Constitution - Segmented English text version of the official constitution.
Judicial Branch – Official website of the Mali court system.
Presidential Website – Includes a history of Mali, and official presidential texts.
World Travel Guide – Tourist information regarding Mali
Chiefs of State – The CIA’s website lists important Malian governmental staff.
Languages of Mali - Discusses the languages of Mali including prevalence and linguistic classification.

Mauritania

Official Government Website – Helpful information on administration, economy, and tourism
Constitution – English text version
US Department of State’s Mauritania Page – An all around overview of Mauritania including geographical description, history, and political conditions.
Languages of Mauritania – Descriptions of language prevalence and linguistic classification.
Regulation Authority – Presidential speeches, mission statements, and governmental publications.
Human Development Report – Statistical information regarding human development including health, education, income, inequality, poverty and sustainability.

Mauritius

Official Presidential Website – Includes presidential speeches, past presidents, and works of the Office of the President.
Official Government Website – English Version of the official website, includes a government directory.
National Assembly – Includes introduced, passed and circulated legal Bills.
Constitution – English segmented version of the Mauritius constitution.
Government Ministries – A full list of governmental departments and their functions.
Human Development Report – Statistical information regarding human development including health, education, income, inequality, poverty and sustainability.
National Computer Board – Dedicated to advancing technological standards in Mauritius

Mozambique

Official Government Website – Explains the basic governmental structure, and parliament.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - International relations department of the Mozambique government.
Ministry of Science and Technology - Dedicated to higher education and technological advancement
Bank of Mozambique – Monetary statistics
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Mozambique to the UN - Provides ambassador’s remarks, and explains significant cultural components.
Liberation Front of Mozambique – An official political party website
Human Development Report – Although below sub-saharan Africa’s average, Mozambique shows a positive trend

Namibia

Official Government Website - Explains governmental structure, and national culture.
Constitution – English text version of the Constitution
Parliament – Legislative branch website of Namibia, includes a list of members of parliament and significant publications.
Office of the Prime Minister – Includes explanation of policy development, public services, and strategic governmental approach.
Office of the President
National Archives of Namibia – Significant government documents

Niger

National Assembly – Important legal texts
Niger Facts – Entry on Niger, providing an overview of the country including economy, politics, and geography.
Human Development Report

Nigeria

Official Government Website - Governmental news, and detailed description of the administration.
Constitution – English text version of the Constitution of Nigeria
Supreme Court – Explains the legal system of Nigeria
Corporate Affairs Commission – Dedicated to providing excellent service on all things corporate
Central Bank of Nigera - Details the current financial situation of Nigeria
Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission – A federal government agency seeking to promote and encourage positive economic investments in Nigeria.
Bureau of Public Enterprises – Responsible for implementing the privatization and commercialization of Nigeria
Embassy of Nigeria in DC – Briefs the user on business, economy, history, culture, and government.
Human Development Report – Statistical information regarding human development including health, education, income, inequality, poverty and sustainability.

Rwanda

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website
Office of the Prime Minister – Official Government reports, members, and cabinet affairs
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda – An organization responsible for prosecuting perpetrators of war crimes during conflict.
National Assembly – Parliament website including senate members, and national information.
World Travel Guide – Tourist information about Rwanda
Rwanda Embassy – Explains significant cultural qualities of Rwanda and consular services of Rwanda government.

Republic of Senegal

Constitution – French Version of the Constitution
Official Government Website – Official documents and explanations of government institutions.
US Department of State – Background information on Senegal including geography, culture, history, and government.

Seychelles

Constitution – English text version
Official Government Website - Information and current events regarding Seychelles.
Legal Resources – Explains current laws of Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Constitution - English PDF version
Special Court – Court system of Sierra Leone created in order to prosecute those responsible for serious violations of humanitarian law
Legal Resources – Law and policy broken down by category
Sierra Leone Web - News and information covering Sierra Leone
Human Development – Statistical information regarding human development including health, education, income, inequality, poverty and sustainability.

Somalia

A draft constitution
World Travel Guide – Tourist information including transportation, activities, and culture
Lonely Planet – Description of the current situation in Somalia
Overview – Some background information about Somalia
Human Development Report – Statistics including life expectancy, health, and economy.

South Africa

Constitution – Includes English text and previous constitutions
Official Government Website – Includes official documents, government information, and speeches.
Ministry of Justice – Judicial branch
National Departments – A list of significant government departments
Constitutional Court – Court system
Government Programs – A categorized list of ongoing projects
South African Reserve Bank – the central bank of South Africa, it strives to achieve and maintain price stability
South African Law Commission – Dedicated to modernizing and developing South African Law
Statistics South Africa – Focused on leading and partnering in statistical production systems
Human Development – Statistical information regarding human development including health, education, income, inequality, poverty and sustainability.

Swaziland

Official Government Website - Essential documents, news articles, and governmental information.
The King’s Office
Legal Resources – Categorized descriptions of the laws of Swaziland
Ministry of Economic Planning and Development - Interested in promoting a sound macro-economic management system that will encourage sustainable economic growth.
Human Development - Statistical information regarding human development including health, education, income, inequality, poverty and sustainability.

Tanzania

Constitution English PDF version
Official Government Website Important documents, and recent political news
Parliament Includes an explanation of the committee system, and provides governmental documents and publications
Embassy Cultural information and descriptions of important governmental departments.
Permanent Mission of Tanzania to the UN Information on governmental activities.

Togo

Constitution – PDF version
Official Government Website – Everything from politics to members of government, includes multimedia.
Legal Resources – Categorized laws

Uganda

State House – Official government website providing information on the president and the president’s activities.
Constitution – PDF English version of the constitution
Government Structure – Explanation of Uganda’s approach to government.
Parliament of Uganda – Committees, Bills, Motions, and Ministerial Statements

Zambia

Constitution – English PDF version of the Constitution
State House – Zambian government homepage
Zambia Embassy – Information regarding economy, tourism, and consular services.

Zimbabwe

Official Government Website – Helpful government information.
Parliament – Describes Acts of Parliament and Delegated Legislation.
Human Development – In recent years Zimbabwe has fallen far below the Sub-Saharan average, but shows a slight upward trend.
Zimbabwe Embassy – Official representative institution of the Zimbabwe government in the US

North Africa

Algeria

Constitution – English version
National Assembly – Official Assembly website, includes the role and function of the institution.
GlobaLex – Categorized law guide to Algeria
Embassy of Algeria to the United States – Consular Services and official statements.

Egypt

Overview of the Egyptian Legal System - Categorized law guide to Egyptian Law
State Information Service – Up to date political information, explanations of politics, culture, economy, tourism and society.
Egyptian Ministries – List of Egypt’s governmental departments
Cabinet – Cabinet members and goals
Online Government – Governmental jobs, and important forms
Parliament – Members of Egyptian Parliament

Libya

Constitution – English text
Libyan Legal System – Categorized legal overview
List of Libyan Departments - Important ministries and institutions
Environmental General Authority – Department dealing with environmental issues

Morocco

Constitution – English text version
Parliament – documents, political decisions
House of Counsillors
Official Government Website – Information on governmental institutions
King’s Official Website – Explains the King’s history and actions
Government members – Lists cabinet members
Supreme Court – Highest Court in Morocco

Sudan

Official Government Website – Links to government resources and details regarding members of government.
Sudan Net – Information on history, tourism, culture, and education in Sudan.
Bank of Sudan – Financial information

Tunisia

Official Tunisian Government – Articles and members of government
Constitution – English text version
Chamber of Deputies – Details constitutional significance
Legal Links – Links to different legal codes of Tunisia
Chamber of Advisors - Available in English, French and Arabic

Asia

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Online – General information about Afghanistan including culture, economy, and geography.
Constitution – English text
Embassy – Consular services, and summary information about Afghanistan
Ministry of Justice - Legal Overview of Afghanistan

Armenia

Official Government Website – Information center, Government, and Prime Minister descriptions
Official Presidential Website – Important presidential documents, and a description of the administration
Banking Law – Financial laws related to banks
Constitution- Official English text version of the constitution

Azerbaijan

Presidential Website – News, documents and videos specific to the president
Legal Resources – Lists important Azerbaijani laws
Permanent Mission to the UN – Consular services and foreign policy descriptions
Embassy of Azerbaijan – Explains economy, business, and includes statements from officials

Bangladesh

Official Government Website – Detailed website including many facets of Bangladesh government.
Official Presidential Website – Biography of the President
Council of Ministers – Lists important cabinet members
Constitution – English text
Governmental Departments – Lists governmental ministries

Bhutan

Constitution – English text
Kingdom of Bhutan – Information covering history, culture, religion, and geography.
Official Government Website – Explains the history of government in Bhutan as well as the governmental structure.
Anti-Corruption Commission – Organization dedicated to preventing corruption in government.

Brunei

Constitution – English PDF version
Office of the Prime Minister – Official information including government strategy
Judicial Branch – Explains the court and legal system of Brunei
Brunei Legislation – An archive of legislation

Cambodia

Constitution – English text version
Tourism of Cambodia - Tourist information including travel guides and cultural explanations
US Department of State - An overview of Cambodia including geography, people, history, and political conditions.
Embassy of Cambodia - Describes governmental institutions.
Permanent Mission to the UN – Statements, Staff Members, and a monthly bulletin
National Archives – Archived government documents

China

Constitution – English text version
Official Government Website – Includes a factual overview of China, and information on describes governmental structure.
Ministries and Commissions - Official governmental departments are listed
State Institutions – Lists institutions directly under control of the State Council
National People’s Congress – Includes news, documents, proposals, and issues
Supreme Court
Chinese Law Information - Database of Chinese law and legal structure
Ministry of Commerce - Commerce laws explained
Supreme People’s Procuratorate – Highest agency at the national level responsible for prosecution and investigation.
Mining In China – Site dedicated to following mining related topics in China
China Today – More information regarding Chinese Law
China Online – Articles detailing news in China
Gulin Municipal People’s Government - Municipal Institution
Government of Mudu – Mudu Town People’s Government website includes news, and travel information
People’s Bank of China – Financial statistics and information
National Statistics Bureau – Data on general economic indicators
China Economic Information Network - Economy related articles
China Network Television – State Sponsored Television
Human Development Report – Shows China’s upward trend in human development
CIA’s Declassified Documents ‘ The China Collection’ – Search through documents concerning national intelligence estimates of China

East Timor

Official Government Website – Governmental information and links to important sections of government
Constitution – English PDF
Library of Congress Entry

Georgia

Constitution – English Text
Parliament – Explains legislation, regulations, and international acts
Legislation – Georgian legislation by year.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Statements, News, and Foreign Policy
Constitutional Court – Judgments, Rulings, and legal publications

Guam

Official Government Website – Recent news, and a governmental directory
Legislature – Archived information pertaining to public laws, bills and resolutions

Hong Kong

Constitution – English text
Official Government – Book appointments for official purposes, or make use of the many online services available
Department of Justice – Details the legal system and provides access to publications, speeches, and articles
Basic Law – Describes the fundamental concepts of law in Hong Kong

India

Official Government Website – Publications, Governmental Staff, Legal Acts, and Directories
Government of India Directory – Access to all Indian Government Websites
Constitution – English and Hindi versions
Parliament – Description of Parliament including a detailed explanation of important positions
Prime Minister’s Office
Embassy to the US – Foreign policy and news
Judiciary – Court system
Ministry of Law and Justice – General Law and Justice
Ministry of External Affairs - Foreign Affairs department, includes official statements and organizational structure
Ministry of Finance - Economic Affairs, expenditure, and revenue
Census of India – Access to census data
Reserve Bank of India – Publications on financial developments and a database of financial statistics
Courts and Case Law – List of national and regional laws
Ministry of Information Technology – Dedicated to furthering technology in India

Indonesia

Official Government Website - Includes cabinet listing and recent political occurrences
Constitution – English text version
Parliament – House of Representatives, provides background information and current laws
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Explains current Foreign Policy
House of People’s Representatives – Members of government and relevant news
People’s Consultative Assembly

Japan

Constitution – English text
Prime Minister’s Website – Current speeches and messages from the PM
Ministry of Justice - Historical background, detailed descriptions of laws, and white papers
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Foreign policy, economic affairs, regional issues, and culture
House of Representatives – Informs the user about functions of the House of Representatives
House of Councillors – Includes a guide, related laws, and a members section
Bank of Japan – National financial statistics
Supreme Court of Japan – Overview of the Judicial System
Embassy to the United States – Bilateral relations explained
Japanese Legal Cases - Summaries of important recent law cases
Japanese Statistics Bureau - Statistical research and policy planning
Statutes and Regulations - Search through this archive
Stanford’s Japan Law Guide – Arbitration, copyright law, intellectual property rights and litigation
Library of Congress - Detailed guide to Japan, including history, education, social organization, culture, and economy

Kazakhstan

Official Government Website – Speeches and official documents
Official Presidential Website – Biographical information as well as description of Presidential Powers
Constitution – English text version
Parliament – Explanation of Parliament’s two chambers, also includes a list of regulations

Republic of Korea

Constitution – English text
Official Presidential Website - Recent presidential activities
National Assembly - Legal descriptions, messages from the Speaker of the House and members of the National Assembly
Constitutional Court – Informs the user on Korean Jurisdiction, Legal Institutions, and current activity
Bank of Korea – Financial statistics
National Election Commission – Describes political parties, and an overview of elections
Supreme Court – Provides explanations of the judicial branch and court proceedings

Kyrgyzstan

Constitution – PDF version
Government – Brief information regarding the President, Prime Minister and Security Council
National Bank – Economic and financial statistics
Kyrgyzstan.org – Articles, opinions, and multimedia

Laos

NATLEX – Legal resources detailing laws of Laos
WorldLII – Links to many legal facets
Embassy to the US - Background information about Laos, including tourist information
US Department of State – Overview of Laos including history, government, and economy

Macau China Special Administrative Region

Government Website – Cultural information and resources, also includes tourist information and basic government description
Basic Law – The basic law document of Macau
International Law Bureau - Deals with foreign legal affairs

Malaysia

Constitution – English PDF version
Official Government Website – Government services, forms, and news
Official Prime Minister’s Website – Speeches and press releases
Parliament – Information including Forms, Bills and Acts of Parliament

Mongolia

Constitution – English text version
Official Government Website – Presidential, parliamentary and judiciary portions of government explained
Mongolia Online – Travel information, financial statistics, and media
State Property Committee - Department in charge of using and protecting state owned properties

Myanmar/Burma

Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Foreign policy, links to embassies, and speeches
Online Burma Library – International Law explained
Embassy of the Union of Myanmar to the US – Governmental departments, tourist information, and country overview

Nepal

Official Government Website – Directory providing access to information regarding all facets of government
Office of the Prime Minister - Includes a list of the Council of Ministers and organizational chart
Radio Nepal – State run radio station
Election Commission – Organization responsible for organizing elections in Nepal
Constitution – English text version

North Korea

Constitution - English text version
Official Government Website - News, forum, and an online library containing songs and books
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Law – Official translations of North Korean Law
Korean News – News agency of DPRK

Pakistan

Official Government Website - General information, ministries and divisions, and some governmental services
Lahore High Court – Supreme court of Pakistan website including statistics, past rulings, and a roster
Constitution – Categorized English text version
Judiciary Overview – Background information concerning the judicial system of Pakistan.
Law and Justice Commission – Statutes, publications, and legal reform
Library of Congress – Overview of Pakistan including history, society, economy, and government

Papua New Guinea

Constitution – English text
Official Prime Minister’s Website – Government information, Ministers of the Cabinet, and major policies
Papua New Guinea – Tourism site detailing activities and locations

Philippines

Constitution – English text version
Official Government Website - Briefs, laws and platform description
Senate – Committees, Senator listing, and Legislative Documents
Supreme Court Decisions – Important rulings in the Supreme Court system dating back to 1901.

Singapore

Constitution – English text version
Official Government Website – News, Calendar, and descriptions of policies
Official Presidential Website – Biographical information, publications and related news
House of Representatives - Information on Bills and Acts passed
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Statements and Publications

Sri Lanka

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website – Details duties of the President, and governmental strategy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Foreign policy regarding specific countries and regions
Embassy – Consular services, newsletters, and speeches

Taiwan

Official Presidential Website – Details presidential activities
Judicial Yuan – Judicial branch of government
Constitution – English text version
Executive Yuan – News releases, Policies and government services
National Assembly – Includes a listing of members, description of functions, and an overview of amendments
Formosa – 19^th Century images provided by Reed College
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Detailed policy list, and description of Consular Affairs
Taiwan Documents Project - Archive of documents related to legal status and international relations

Tajikistan

Constitution - English text
Official Presidential Website - Presidential speeches and recent activity
Parliament – Lists functions of the parliament

Thailand

Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Press releases, travel documents, and foreign policy
Official Government Website - Links to the Prime Minister, the Government House and government policies
Government Public Relations – Official News source
Thailand Daily – Thai Government Links

Turkmenistan

Constitution – English text version
Official Government Website - Laws and Official news
Legal Resources – Lists laws by category

Uzbekistan

Official Government Website – Sections directed towards citizens, businesses, and foreigners
Senate – Explains the senate, institutional bodies, and other useful information
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – International relations and consular services

Vietnam

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Speeches, documents, and members of government
Ministries – Official governmental departments
Embassy – Consular services and cultural information

Australasia

American Samoa

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Includes information about the Governor, and provides a list of departments
Administrative Code – Administrative regulations

Australia

Constitution – English text
Australasian Legal Information Institute - Archived legislation and cases
High Court of Australia – Includes information about the Registry, library, and provides publications
High Court of Australia Decisions – Important court cases in the history of Australia
Federal Court – Rulings, court documents, and forms
Parliament – Covers the House of Representatives, committees and parliamentary departments
Official Government Website – A host of online services are available
Attorney General – Detailed list of relevant areas of law
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities – Explains the conditions of atmosphere, marine environments, land, and human settlements.
Reserve Bank of Australia – Practices monetary policy and explains financial stability.
Human Rights and Equality – Organization responsible for fighting against discrimination and violations of human rights

Cook Islands

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website – News releases and cabinet member listing
Ministries – Lists governmental departments and contact information

Fiji

Fiji Government Online Portal - Background information, news, members of government, and governmental institutions
Agriculture – Official Department of Agriculture
List of informational websites – A wide variety of links related to Fiji

Kiribati

Constitution – English text
Kiribati Legislation – Includes selected consolidated legislation and sessional legislation
Court System – Explains the court system of Kiribati

Maldives

Constitution – English PDF
Official Presidential Website - News and recent presidential activity
Maldives Monetary Authority – Financial publications and descriptions of the financial system and monetary policy

Marshall Islands

Constitution – English text
Embassy – Details government in the Marshall Islands including cabinet members and important governmental history
Court System – Provides information regarding the court system

Micronesia

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Current news, official statements, and information covering government structure
Congress – Details current policies and legislation

Nauru

Constitution – English text
Government Directory – Archived information regarding Nauru government

New Zealand

Constitutional Act – English text
Bill of Rights Act – English text
Parliament – Watch parliament online, or review passed bills and legislation
Official Government Website - Lists government agencies and functions while also presenting general information about the country
Supreme Court – Describes courts, tribunals, and has information on the justice sector
Legislation – Database including New Zealand Acts, Bills, and Regulations.

Niue

Constitutional Act – English text
Official Government Website - Cabinet members, legislation and other government links
Court System – Basic court structure explained

Samoa

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website – Description of the parliamentary democracy
Court System – Court structure and functions explained

Solomon Islands

Office of the Prime Minister – Provides a description of policies and multimedia information regarding the government
Court System – Explains the legal system
Cases and Legislation – Significant cases are detailed

Tokelau

Tokelau Act – English text
Official Government Website - Includes sections regarding education, environment, economy, and history

Tonga

Constitution - English text
Official Government Website - Summary information about the Kingdom as well as descriptions of government departments

Tuvalu

Constitution – English text
Court System – Structure and functions of courts in Tuvalu

Vanuatu

Vanuatu Travel - Tourist website
Court System – Structure and functions of courts explained

Middle East

Bahrain

Constitution – English text
Upper House – Recent political activity surrounding the Shura Council
Lower House – Committees, Parliament, and Members of Council
Official Prime Minister Website – Biographical information, government description, and archive

Iran

Constitution – Categorized English text
Parliament – Supreme Audit Court, news, and archived information
Official Presidential Website - Biography and functions of the President
Database of Governmental Establishments – Lists departments and government institutions
Judiciary
Laws of Iran – Explains branches of government and includes US reports on Iranian law
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Foreign policy, and international relations
Iran Online – Detailed information covering branches of government as well as those involved.

Iraq

Constitution – English PDF
UN Mission – Press releases and foreign affairs
National Assembly – INA Sessions, news, and bylaws
Administrative Law – Links to important government websites
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Explains the ministry, and contains official speeches and statements
International Trade Administration – Explains business opportunities available in Iraq
Iraq Foundation – Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting democracy, human rights and civility in Iraq
Kurdistan Regional Government – Find press releases, speeches and information regarding government

Israel

Explanation of Absence of Constitution – Document explaining why there is no traditional constitution
Central Bureau of Statistics – Responsible for implementing effective strategies based on statistics
Israel Defense Forces – Israeli military website, details structure and history of the military
Parliament – The Knesset is Israel’s parliament, here you can find committees, factions, election information, and official documents
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Political activity abroad
Government Law – Explains basic government law
Presidential Function – Details powers of the President
Ministry of Defense – Announcements and information regarding conflicts
Supreme Court – The Judicial Authority website explains function and role of the Supreme Court
Knesset Law – Details functions of the Knesset
Jewish History Research Center - Massive database covering all aspects of Jewish history
Israel Bar – Legal association
Peace Process Materials – Documents related to peace making and Israel

Jordan

Constitution – English text
Office of King Hussein - Biographical information and an archive of relevant government documents
Central Bank of Jordan - Official announcements, exchange rates, and discussion of inflation in Jordan
Embassy to the US – Includes consular services and government listings
Ministry of Justice – Judicial department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – International relations and policies

Kuwait

Official Government Website - Lists high ranking officials, provides news, and hosts an archive of government documents
Ministry of Justice – Information about the ministry, news and statistics are also available
Permanent Mission to the UN – Consular services and official statements

Lebanon

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Speeches, Biographical information, and an explanation of the Lebanese Political System
Lebanese Center for Political Studies - Research Institution responsible for researching effective and realistic government policies

Oman

Constitution – English Text
Parliament – Laws and regulations, organization, and recent parliamentary activities
Government – General government overview

Palestinian Authority

Palestinian Legislative Council - Read about current and past legislation
Central Elections Commission – Describes the electoral system and process
Center for Human Rights – Non-profit organization dedicated to protecting human rights and promoting democratic principles.
Basic Law – Details the basic law of Palestine
General Information – Background information regarding Palestine

Qatar

Constitution – English text
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Speeches, press statements, lectures, and interviews
Official Government Website – Online portal hosting official documents, and providing general information about Qatar’s social and economic structures

Saudi Arabia

Constitution – English text
Parliament – Council news, royal speeches, and session agendas
Official Government Website - Extensive website that includes background information, services, legal acts, and news
Consultative Council Statute – Explains the function of the Chairman, Deputy, and General Secretary
Consultative Council Membership Statute – Details Council membership laws
Embassy to the US - Consular services, public affairs, and embassy information
Saudi Arabia Market Information Resource – Covers many aspects of Saudi Arabia including history, the judicial system, government, and agriculture

Syria

Constitution – English text
Parliament – Recent parliamentary activity, and legislation
Ministry of Economy – Trade agreements

Turkey

Constitution – English text
Parliament – General overview of parliament
Constitutional Court – Trial procedures, and member lists
Central Bank – Financial stability reports, rate of inflation, and analytical balance sheets
State Institute of Statistics - Department responsible for enforcing practical policies

United Arab Emirates

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Includes government services, and a government archive
Parliament – Legislative matters

Yemen

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Recent government activity
Central Bank of Yemen - Provides information on monetary related legal issues

South America

Argentina

Official Government Website - Provides an overview of Argentina and additional tourist information
Official Presidential Website – Biographical information, history, official newsletters
Constitution – English text

Bolivia

Constitution – Spanish text
Official Presidential Website - Provides an overview of government, highlights important historical events, and allows access to government documents
Constitutional Court – Legislation and resolutions

Brazil

Constitution – English text
Official Presidential Website – Ministry listing, governmental agenda, and news
Federal Senate – Legislation, publications, and list of senators
Chamber of Deputies – List of members, recent legislation, and documents
Brazilian Government Documents - Extensive database of Brazilian government documents
Supreme Court - Statistics, proceedings, and an archive of legal information

Chile

Constitution – English PDF
Government – Recent political activity, and background information
Senate – Explains the institution, lists current members, and provides documents
Declassified Documents – CIA, FBI, State Department and National Security released documents relating to Allende, Pinochet and the military coups of Chile

Colombia

Official Presidential Website – Informs the user on Colombian culture, history, geography and government.
Embassy of Colombia - Consular, and cultural information

Ecuador

Guyana

Constitution – Spanish text
Guyana News and Information - Foreign policy and speeches
Internet Resources – Non-government non-profit organization dedicated to providing information about Guyana

Paraguay

Constitution – English text
Chamber of Deputies – Public hearings and helpful links to other resources
Senate – Regulations and senate members
Official Government Website - Institutional descriptions, official statements, and links to specific governmental departments

Peru

Constitution – Spanish text
Judiciary – Includes legal history of Peru
Ministry of Justice – Legal ministry
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - International relations and legislation
Congress – Lists members and explains the function of congress

Suriname

Constitution – English and Dutch text
Central Bank of Suriname – Statistics, publications, and reports

Uruguay

Constitution – Spanish text
Official Government Website – Legislation and government links
Parliament – Archives, history, and a virtual tour

Venezuela

Constitution – Spanish text
Central Office of Statistics – Covers legal, monetary, and demographic statistics
Embassy of Venezuela – Consular services, information about Venezuela, and business opportunities

Central America

Belize

Constitution – Spanish text
Government – Services, news, and a good amount of government information

Costa Rica

Constitution – Spanish text
Official Presidential Website - Presidential powers and a listing of important government ministries
Judicial – Services, commissions, and programs

El Salvador

Constitution – Spanish text
Network Information Center – Documents, policies, and notices
Central Bank – Monetary authority of El Salvador

Guatemala

Constitution – Spanish text
Official Government Website – Press releases, and explanations of government structure
Electoral Tribunal – Election committee of Guatemala
National Institute of Statistics - Provides statistics related to economy, demographics, and society

Honduras

Constitution – Spanish text
National Congress – Structural organization and legal mandates

Mexico

Constitution – English PDF
Official Presidential Website – Political activity, speeches, and economic information
Senate – Lists services available, also hosts an extensive legal archive
Judiciary – Lists members, commissions, and other legal organizations
Attorney General – Significant areas of focus include drug trafficking and anti-narcotics operations
National Institute of Statistics – Demographic, economic, and health related statistics
Intellectual Property Laws – Mexican trademark and Copyright law
Electoral Commission – Magistrates, statistics, and organizational structure

Nicaragua

Constitution – Selected portions in English
Central Bank – Monetary Authority of Nicaragua

Panama

Constitution – Spanish text
Official Government Website - Minstries, Presidential information, and directories
Judiciary – Explains the court system of Panama
Legislation – Significant legislation

North America

Canada

Constitution – English and French text
Official Government Website - Basic government information and links to federal agencies/programs
Canadian Federal Institutions - Extensive list of Institutions
Parliament – Chamber business, committee business, Bills and members of Parliament
Governor General of Canada - Provided in English and French
Department of Justice – Details the department including strategic outcomes, mandate, and programs
Supreme Court of Canada – Explains the basic structure of the court, significant cases, and current news releases
Human Rights Tribunal – Court dedicated to issues of human rights
Courts and Case Law – Provides many documents relating to Canadian federal and regional law
Canadian Legal Information Institute – Massive database collection aimed at making legal information readily accessible
Alberta Law Resources and legal matters specific to Alberta
Canadian Bar Association Legal directories and sections dedicated to separate regions
Statistics Canada – Organization responsible for producing statistics that help people understand the population, resources, economy, society, and culture of Canada
Foreign Affairs and International Trade - Foreign policy, international trade, and information about the Department as a whole
Federal Court of Canada - Explains the court process and procedures, the justice system, and lists important historical decisions.
Library and Archives Canada – A vast collection of documents regarding the government of Canada and its institutions

Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website Background information covering government

Bahamas

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website – Government documents, Bills, Laws, Acts, and International Agreements
Parliamentary Elections Act – Outlines parliamentary elections procedures

Barbados

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website – Includes specific sections aimed at citizens, businesses, and non-residents

Cuba

Constitution – Spanish text
Latin America Network Information Center – Extensive list of research resources
Cubaweb – Tourist information and activities
Official Government Website - Find information about government, economics, society, and international relations
Permanent Mission to the UN – Recent events, and official speeches

Dominica

Constitution – English text
Dominica – Background information and tourist information
Electoral Law – Articles on Electoral Law

Dominican Republic

Constitution – Spanish text
Official Government Website – Profiles of significant members of government and access to governmental departments
Central Bank – Monetary authority of the Dominican Republic

Grenada

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Ministries, embassies, and background information

Haiti

Constitution – English text
Embassy of Haiti – Details state institutions

Jamaica

Jamaican Info Services - Government links, agencies, and up to date news regarding Jamaica
Government Cabinet Office – The Principle instrument of government policy
U.S. Department of State info – Background information concerning the culture, geography, history, and political atmosphere of Jamaica
Travel Info Helpful cultural and tourist information

St. Kitts and Nevis

Constitution - English text
Official Government Website – Services, forms, and a description of government structures

Saint Lucia

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Describes the Cabinet, Senate, House of Assembly, and International relations

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Constitution – English text
Council Decisions – Searchable database of court rulings
Telecommunication Law – Provides regulations regarding Telecommunication

Trinidad and Tobago

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Provides electronic government services and documents
Office of the Prime Minister
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Includes Foreign policy, news, and international services

Europe

Albania

Constitution – English text
Parliament – Organizational structure, parliamentary documents, and policies
Council of Ministers – Lists ministers and explains the function of members
Constitutional Court – History, composition, and legal basis

Andorra

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Agenda, news, government description, and a lister of ministers

Austria

Constitution – English text
Constitutional Court – Describes court structure, court members, and rulings
Parliament – Parliament explained, members, and services
Austrian Legislation – Databases of different types of law

Belarus

Constitution – English text
Legislation Online – Collection of laws
National Assembly – Provides an overview of the assembly, explains the structure and composition of the council, and has a news archive

Belgium

Constitution – English text
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – International relations, activities, and policies
Belgian Embassy – News, publications, trade, and tourist information

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Constitution – English text
Parliament – News, structure, and members
Dayton Peace Agreement – English text

Bulgaria

Constitution – English text
National Statistical Institute - Provides statistics on a large number of categories including, agriculture, energy, finance, and industry
Official Government Website – Includes leading news, speeches, and cabinet information

Chechnya

Constitution – English text
Constitutional background – Provides a background of the formation of the constitution and noteworthy historical developments

Croatia

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website – Current news, press releases, and information about Croatia
Parliament – Basic information, important legislation, members of parliament, and international relations

Cyprus

Constitution – English text
Parliament – General information, composition, international activities and business
Official Government Website – Split into sections aimed at citizens, non-residents, businesses and governments

Czech Republic

Constitution – English text
Parliament – Official documents, committees and general information
Official Government Website - News, speeches, members of government, and descriptions of government bodies
Senate – Senate activities, legislation, and other miscellaneous information

Denmark

Constitution – English text
Official Website of Denmark – Up to date news, summary information about Denmark, and an explanation of Danish government
Patent Law – Policies, services, and international cooperation
Statistics Denmark – Financial stability reports, publications, and a helpful guide to statistics section

Estonia

Constitution – English text
Parliament – A schedule of sessions, agenda, committees, members and election process
Government – News, sessions, state budget, and links to other government sites
Supreme Court – Court structure, functions, and chambers

Finland

Finnish Government – Current issues, government activities, a list of ministries, and an overview of Finnish government
Parliament of Finland – Members of parliament, legislation, committees, and organization chart
Presidential Website – Recent presidential activities, a description of function and role, official press releases

France

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Information on the Prime Minister, the structure of government, and significant recent events
Official Presidential Website – Government forms, documents, recent activities, and international cooperation
List of Cabinet Members – Lists important cabinet members of French government
U.S. Department of State info – A general overview of France including culture, economy, society, and history
National Assembly – Updated daily, the work and documents of the National Assembly are made available
Senate – Describes the internal organization, lists senators, and covers recent senatorial events
Constitutional Council – Responsible for ensuring that the constitution of France is upheld in its laws
Ministry of Justice – Organization, publications, and the prison system

Germany

Constitution – English text
Federal Government Website – Includes reports, goals for the future, and the structure of the Federal government
Federal Constitutional Court – Recent decisions, announcements, and a list of Judges
German Law Archive - Database containing cases, statutes, literature and bibliographies on German law in English
Statistical Department of Germany – Includes structural, short-term, and sustainable development indicators
Federal Court of Justice – Important decisions and rulings, a list of judges, and an archive of legislation
Historical Cases of the Federal Constitutional Court - Abstracts to some significant historical cases in the Federal Constitutional Court
States of Germany – Geographical overview of German States
German Law Resources – Links to many different areas of law in English

Greece

Constitution – English PDF
Parliament – Members of parliament, activities, and news
Office of the Prime Minister – Statements, interviews, press conferences, and an explanation of government structure
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Current affairs, foreign policy, European policy and economic policy

Hungary

Constitution – English text
Prime Minister’s Office - News, speeches, government structure, and services
Parliament – General information, members of parliament, committees, legislation, and government links
Constitutional Court – Acts, decisions, and members listings

Iceland

Constitution - English text
Parliament – Historical decisions, members of parliament, and documents
Statistics Iceland – Financial stability, economy, agriculture and many other relevant statistics
Prime Minister’s Office – Information about the ministry, publications, legislation, and news

Ireland

Constitution – English text
Parliament – Consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, parliament is responsible for passing Bills and Legislation
Official Government Website - Includes essays on Ireland, provides online services, and has helpful links to other departments of government
Taoiseach – Responsible for providing the government with information that will lead to effective conduct
Supreme Court – High court of Ireland, explains the court, its members and past rulings
Official Presidential Website – Recent presidential activity, explanation of the function and role of the president, as well as speeches, and history

Italy

Constitution – English text
Parliament – International reports, legislation, and an online library
Official Government Website – Daily news, ministry listing, and policies
Constitutional Court – Description of the institution,
composition, official documents, and international relations
Ministry of Justice – News, ministry information, and agendas

Latvia

Constitution – English text
Parliament – Details the legislative process, the structure of the organization, and includes a database of parliamentary documents
Cabinet of Ministers – Includes a brief overview of Latvia, information about the Prime Minister, and State Chancellery
Constitutional Court – Justices, procedure, cases, and background information

Liechtenstein

Online Portal – Provides an overview of Liechtenstein, including economy, sports, tourism, and culture
Government – Explains government structure, history, and current functions of the government
Parliament – Explains the basis, legislation, treaties and electoral issues of Parliament
Offices of Liechtenstein – Links to official government organizations

Lithuania

Constitution – English text
Constitutional Court – Functions, powers, rulings, and current justices
Official Government Website – Agendas, speeches, news, and information about the government
Ministry of Justice
Parliament – Presents work of the parliament, public relations, international relations, and recent legal activities

Luxembourg

Constitution - English text
Council D’Etat - The history, organization, composition, and activities of the Council D’Etat
Chamber of Deputies – Explains the organization, its function, and recent actions

Macedonia

Constitution – English text
Parliament – Basic information about the Assembly, staff members, legislation, regulations and international cooperation
Government – News, public relations, documents and government institutions and departments
Constitutional Court – Frequently updated news, rulings, and procedures

Malta

Constitution – English text
Parliament – Records of speeches, parliamentary committees, legislation, and reference material
Government – Biographical information, speeches, and many important government links
Constitutional Court – History of the court, explanation of the function of the constitutional court, and further information about the court system in general

Moldova

Constitution – English text
Official Presidential Website – Explains national symbols, the role of the president, and further information on the administration
Constitutional Court – Details the function and history of the Constitutional Court

Netherlands

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Extensive up to date news covering national and international events
House of Representatives – Explanation of how parliament works, involved members, and services to the public
Senate – General information about elections, procedures and a history of the organization
Council of State - News, reports, agenda, publications, and online services

Monaco

Constitution – English text
Official Site – Tourist information including places to visit, news, and practical information

Montenegro

US Department of State Page – History, government, political conditions, economy, and more
Visit Montenegro – Tourism site featuring information about locations, and events
The Montenegrin Association of America – Information about history, religion, literature, and politics

Northern Ireland

British and Irish Legal Information Institute – Case law and legislation, EU case law, and Law Commission reports
Discover Northern Ireland – Accommodation, destinations, events, and culture
Northern Ireland Assembly – Work of the assembly, education service, news, and general information
Official Government Website – Includes a media center, historical information, and work of the Executive

Norway

Constitution – English text
Parliament – Agenda, parliamentary party groups, and general information
Government – Includes a list of ministries, and governmental goals
Judiciary – Explains the Norwegian legal and court system
Supreme Court Decisions – Important historical rulings from the Supreme Court
Norwegian Laws – A large collection of translations conco, Norwegian laws that have been translated into English
Office of the Prime Minister - News, speeches, articles, forms, and an archive of documents

Poland

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website – Covers significant government news, hosts an extensive archive of official documents, and some general information
Constitutional Court – Provides information on the legal basis of the court, judges, and judicial decisions
Premier – Biography and activities of the Premier
Supreme Court – Explains the structure of the court, current events, topics, and a brief history

Portugal

Constitution – English text
Parliament – Speeches, parliamentary activities, legislation, archives and multimedia
Official Government Website – Political news, information regarding ministries, government, and culture
Constitutional Court – Lists justices, provides legislation, legal information, and an online library

Romania

Constitution – English text
Chamber of Deputies - Structure, recent policies, and public information
Senate – Activities, committees, and resources
Official Government Website – Information regarding governmental structure, members of government, and media
Official Presidential Website – Official presidential communications, and archived information
Constitutional Court – Legislation, archived legal information, publications, statistics, and legal basis

Russia

Constitution – English text
State Duma – History, members of committees, and election results
Council of the Federation – Information on the council, chairmanship, committees, commissions, and international activities
Official Government Website – Recent political activity, an overview of government, and links to important sectors of government
Russian State Library - State run institution responsible for providing information
Constitutional Court – Recent news, historical court decisions, procedure, and basic structural information
Supreme Court – Rulings, legislation, and historical decisions
Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Documents and materials made available
Official Presidential Website - Presidential activity, speeches, and documents
Ministry of Economy – Financial news and statistics
National Tourist Office – Tourist information including train schedules, tours, and accommodations
Central Bank – Monetary authority
Supreme Arbitration Court - Court structure, information about the chairman, and past rulings

Scotland

Scottish Courts – Explains the Scottish court system
Scottish Parliament – Makes parliamentary businesses available to the user and provides news related to the parliament
Official Government Website – Background information, recent activity, and helpful links to other areas of government

Serbia

Constitution – English text
Parliament – Assembly activities, information, procedure, and historical information
Constitutional Court – Background information, court sessions, case law, international cooperation, and an online library

Slovakia

Constitution – English text
Parliament – Structural information, members, committees, sessions, and documents
Government – Governmental agenda, news, and general information regarding Slovakia
Constitutional Court – Lists justices, international activities, rulings, and provides background information about the court

Slovenia

Constitution – English text
Bank of Slovenia - Financial stability, statistics, and reports
National Assembly – Sessions, legislation, international activity, and important publications
Official Government Website – Government news, background information, and government projects

Spain

Constitution – English text
Senate – Governing bodies, bills passed, and an explanation of function
Official Government Website
Constitutional Court – Legal information, description of the court system, and activities
Basque Parliament – Agenda, parliamentary acts, and services
Basque Government – Explains the organization of the government and provides statistics and documents via an archive
Legislation – List of articles explaining legislation in Spain

Sweden

Constitution – English text

Parliament – A single chamber parliament including 349 seats and eight parties

Government – Information on the government and its offices, also includes publications

Supreme Court – Informs the user of the court and legal system, and explains the function of the supreme court

Statutes – A collection of translated statutes

Government Offices – Lists government offices and their functions

WorldLII – Articles detailing Swedish legislation

Central Statistical Office - Specialized statistics service of Sweden

Switzerland

Constitution – English text

Parliament – Explains federal institutions, provides a fact sections, past information about elections, and official documents

Federal Authority – Lists governmental departments and provides links as well as statistics

Federal Supreme Court – Explains the organization, the members of supreme court, and official publications

Supreme Court Decisions – Historical decisions and rulings made in the Supreme Court of Switzerland

Ukraine

Constitution – English text
Official Government Website - Government news, cabinet members, and government activity
Official Presidential Website - Biographical information, official press releases, and services
Parliament – Explains the structure of the organization, its laws, legislation, and provides links to other important organizations
Legislation – Articles covering multiple aspects of Ukrainian legislation

United Kingdom

Magna Carta – English text
Directgov – List of official websites categorized by subject
Official British Monarchy Website – Explains the Monarchy, the Queen, and their functions
British Government and Politics – An extensive list of government links and political matters
Bank of England – Explains the financial system, monetary policy, and inflation
Cabinet Office – Provides an overview of the office, and includes sections covering national security, government efficiency, and constitutional reform
Casebase – Searchable database of historical court rulings and decisions
Parliament – Details parliamentary business, lists members, and provides background information
Supreme Court – The final court of appeal for civil cases, this website explains court procedures, provides relevant news, and has a link to decided cases
Home Office – Department responsible for overseeing matters including immigration, drug policy, crime, and policing
Prime Minister’s Office – News, history, and relevant documents
Legislation – List of important UK legislation
Public General Acts – Legal activity that falls under the public/general category
Foreign and Commonwealth Office – Global issues, and information regarding travel
National Statistics – Statistics department that covers many essential topics including business, economy, crime and justice, population, and travel

Comprehensive Lists

Adminet – Meta index including more than 200 countries, covering government, defense, health, environment, and universities
Foreign Governments Government and Geographic Information and Data Services - Information regarding agencies abroad, focuses on ministries, parliaments and statistics
Foreign Governments – Yahoo’s national directory
Google Web Directory – List of websites by and about particular countries arranged by region and letter
Independent States – Lists independent states, includes their capital city, long form name, and abbreviation
Government and Politics on the Internet - Includes very helpful guides to government and politics around the world

Regional Organizations

Organization of Eastern Caribbean States - News, publications, projects, and background information
European Court of Human Rights – Body responsible for ensuring Human Rights are upheld
Organization of American States - Focused on improving quality of life in the Americas
Inter American Court of Human Rights - Documents and case law regarding the IACHR
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation – Economic organization aimed at supporting sustainable economic growth
Council of the European Union – Describes policies and the council
United Nations and Decolonization – Details the UN’s effort to decolonize the world, includes economic, social, and political status of remaining colonies

Subject Specific Lists

Unesco Archives – Information on government at all levels
Environmental Ministries – Provides basic information regarding ministries focused on environmental issues
World Health Organization – Provides data, statistics, and publications regarding health around the world
Global Health Observatory – Themes, databases, reports and country statistics
Parliaments of the World – Provides links to parliaments by country
List of National Libraries – Provides links to national libraries
UNESCO’s Education Website – Global educational news and events