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

• Constitution – Spanish text
• Official Government Website
• Ministries

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