Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Supreme Court of Tasmania Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi)

The Supreme Court has arranged for limited wireless internet access to be trialed in Hobart. The service will allow court users free access to browse the internet including access to web e-mail. The trial will run for 6 months. Fore more information, click here

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

AustLII Newsletter

The first newsletter for the year is now available at http://www.austlii.edu.au/austlii/news/20100521.pdf

Some of the content included in this edition include:

* Subject specific libraries
* Search tips
* International law library
* AustLII user survey

Monday, May 3, 2010

UK Human Rights Blog Launched

The UK Human Rights Blog aims to provide a free legal update service.  It will be updated regularly with news, case comments and features written by human rights and public law specialists within One Crown Office Row.  You can follow this blog on Facebook, Twitter or set up email notifications.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Cambodia parliament passes controversial anti-corruption bill

The Cambodian parliament passed a controversial anti-corruption bill Wednesday meant to further transparency in government while opposition parties staged a walkout, saying the new law would stifle criticism and foster corruption. Read More

Italy parliament approves bill shielding Berlusconi from trial

The Italian Senate [official website, in Italian] on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that would allow cabinet ministers, including Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, to postpone criminal proceedings against them on the grounds that they would interfere with official duties. Read More