Law Via the Internet 2015 Conference

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenda Browne
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
General Public ◽  
The Internet ◽  
User Needs ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Document Collections ◽  
Legal Information ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
New Information

AbstractFree access to public legal information for the general public and professionals promotes justice and the rule of law. Presenters at the 2015 Law via the Internet conference discussed projects using the power of technology combined with expert human input to make information accessible, and to extract new information from large document collections. Although the scale is different, there are similarities in the ways in which indexers and informaticians explore meaning, develop standards and consider user needs to make information widely accessible. Glenda Browne reports on the conference.*

Open access to law in developing countries (originally published in December 2004)

First Monday ◽  
2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Poulin
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Free Access ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Legal Information ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Context Free

Securing a widespread and, whenever possible, free, access to legal information has become important everywhere. Open access has higher stakes in developing countries where access to law is often difficult. In this particular context, free access to statutes and case law could significantly contribute to a better establishment of the rule of law and an overall consolidation of national legal institutions. Never before have better conditions existed for a wider circulation of law. The Internet and related technologies have dramatically revolutionized the possibilities of cheaply providing high–quality, low–cost access to national legal documentation. In this article, elements of a strategy aimed at developing open access to law in developing countries are put forth.

THE STATE OF OPEN ACCESS ADOPTION IN LEGAL SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION: AN ANALYSIS OF SELECTED OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES

Mousaion ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-100
Author(s):  
Solomon Bopape
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Open Access Publishing ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Legal Information ◽  
Scholarly Literature ◽  
Open Access Resources ◽  
The Right

The study of law focuses, among other aspects, on important issues relating to equality, fairness and justice in as far as free access to information and knowledgeis concerned. The launching of the Open Access to Law Movement in 1992, the promulgation of the Durham Statement on Open Access to Legal Scholarshipin 2009, and the formation of national and regional Legal Information Institutes (LIIs) should serve as an indication of how well the legal world is committed to freely publishing and distributing legal information and knowledge through the Internet to legal practitioners, legal scholars and the public at large aroundthe world. In order to establish the amount of legal scholarly content which is accessible through open access publishing innovations and initiatives, this studyanalysed the contents of websites for selected open access resources on the Internet internationally and in South Africa. The results of the study showed that there has been a steady developing trend towards the adoption of open access for legal scholarly literature internationally, while in South Africa legal scholarly literature is under the control of commercial publishers. This should be an issue for the legal scholarship which, among its focus, is to impart knowledge about the right of access to information and knowledge.

THE WIDENING GYRE: COUNTER-TERRORISM, HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE RULE OF LAW

2008 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur Chaskalson
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Counter Terrorism ◽  
Daunting Task ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Google Search ◽  
Is Value ◽  
Do So

There are two themes that recur in previous Sir David Williams lectures. First, that it is a considerable honour to be invited to give the lecture. Secondly, that it is a daunting task to do so in the presence of Sir David, particularly in a field in which he has expertise. Since that covers most of the law there is no escape from this dilemma. Let me then acknowledge the privilege of having been asked to give this year's lecture, and confess that it is with some trepidation that I do so. The subject, terrorism and human rights, is not exactly uncharted territory. When I looked into the internet for some guidance on what might be relevant to terrorism and human rights, the response to my Google search informed me that in .03 seconds 32,900,000 references had been found. This seemed to indicate that it was unlikely that I would be able to say anything that has not already been said. But there are some subjects that are of such importance that there is value in reminding ourselves of the issues that are at stake, and if necessary for that purpose, repeating what others have said. And it is with that in mind that I approach my chosen topic.

Social Institutional Explanations of Global Internet Diffusion

2008 ◽  
pp. 3746-3764
Author(s):  
Hongxin Zhao ◽  
Seung Kim ◽  
Taewon Suh ◽  
Jianjun Du
Keyword(s):  
Economic System ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Cultural Phenomenon ◽  
Internet Diffusion ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Cross Country

This study attempts to examine empirically how social institutional factors relate to Internet diffusion in 39 countries. Based on nine-year cross-country data, the analytical results show that the rule of law, educational systems, and industrialization significantly influenced the global Internet diffusion, while the economic system did not exert significant impact. Uncertainty avoidance as a national cultural phenomenon significantly inhibited the Internet diffusion. This significant and negative effect is particularly true with less developed countries (LDCs).

scholarly journals PENYELESAIAN SENGKETA BATAS WILAYAH DESA DINAS STUDI KASUS SENGKETA BATAS WILAYAH ANTARA DESA DINAS TULIKUP DENGAN DESA DINAS SIDAN DI KABUPATEN GIANYAR

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuli Utomo
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Resolution ◽  
Dispute Resolution ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
General Public ◽  
Settlement Patterns ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
Resolution Limit ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
The Village

Village Boundary Dispute Resolution service is the application of dispute resolution regulations village boundaries under applicable rules applied to public office in the village of Gianyar regency. This study aims to examine government policies and values ??- the value of local knowledge related to conflict resolution Dispute resolution limit of the village of Dinas in Gianyar regency. The results showed that completion of the boundary dispute in the village of Gianyar Regency Office is dominated by non-litigation settlement patterns, deliberation, and mediation. Thus, the principles of law, social change and the rule of law in conflict resolution need to be nurtured, preserved, and disseminated to the general public.

scholarly journals Who guards the guardians?

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duncan Bloy
Keyword(s):  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
General Public ◽  
Separation Of Powers ◽  
Freedom Of Speech ◽  
Missed Opportunities ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Independent Judiciary ◽  
Fundamental Part ◽  
The Press

The United Kingdom’s Leveson Inquiry has been the hottest free show in town since it began taking evidence in November 2011 until the first phase of the Inquiry concluded on 24 July 2012. During that time, the general public has been exposed to a tsunami of information from the great and the good in Britain, which raised questions not only about journalism practices and ethics but the separation of powers and the rule of law. The importance to any democracy of an independent judiciary cannot be overestimated. Sir Brian Leveson began the inquiry by posing the question: Who guards the guardians? He stressed that the concept of the freedom of the press was a fundamental part of any democracy and that he had no desire to stifle freedom of speech in Britain. This article reflects on missed opportunities and considers the future for press regulation in Britain. It also makes the point that irrespective of whatever new regime is established, it is time for proprietors, editors and journalists to stand up for responsible, public interest journalism and only then will there be an outside chance that the public’s faith in mainstream journalism will be restored.

Building Free Access to Law in Africa: Some Examples of Successful Projects

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 290-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Ward
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Rule Of Law ◽  
Free Access ◽  
The Rule Of Law ◽  
Great Transparency ◽  
The Law ◽  
Developed World ◽  
Trade And Investment

AbstractRuth Ward explains how open access to legislation in Africa is a much more recent development than in the developed world. Several recently launched projects are well underway, and are contributing towards promoting justice and the rule of law in Africa. Access to legislation facilitates great transparency and access to the law for the promotion of trade and investment; and supports the resulting economic development on the continent. Several different approaches to establishing projects which deliver reliable consolidated access to legislation are illustrated, and show that successful projects can be established and maintained on modest budgets by very small teams.

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