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Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This blog posts gives an overview of the newly published Law Library report on extended producer responsibility for textiles in selected jurisdictions.
Posted in: Global Law, Law Library, Legal Reports
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
This is part two of a two part blog post that describes the changing status of the Chagos Archipelago, in particular the recently signed treaty returning its sovereignty from the United Kingdom (UK) to Mauritius and the long term lease for a joint UK-US military base on the island.
Posted in: Global Law, Guest Post, In the News, Law Library
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog interview is with foreign law intern at the Law Library of Congress, Yu-Chen Tsai.
Posted in: Guest Post, Interview, Law Library
Posted by: Taylor Gulatsi
Today's blog post highlights the newly published Law Library legal report, "United Kingdom: Roles and Responsibilities of the Security Service and Secret Intelligence Service."
Posted in: Collections, Guest Post, Law Library, Legal Reports
Posted by: Elin Hofverberg
The Law Library of Congress recently published a multinational report, Access to Information for Persons with Disabilities in Selected Jurisdictions, which provides individual surveys of selected jurisdictions and gives an overview of their legislation on access to information for persons with disabilities. Providing access constitutes one of the human rights protections specifically guaranteed under article …
Posted in: Global Law, Law Library, Legal Reports
Posted by: Andrew Weber
One of my favorite posts to do for In Custodia Legis is the annual recap for Congress.gov. Last year was terrific, and this year we were able to keep building on that success. We have been working on incorporating the Century of Lawmaking site into Congress.gov.
Posted in: Congress
Posted by: Jennifer Davis
This blog post discusses the recent digitization of Mexican state gazettes, on the anniversary celebration of Mexican national independence.
Posted in: Collections, Hispanic American History
Posted by: Bailey DeSimone
There are 29 independent jurisdictions where French is an official language. A new map shows how the civil code applies in these jurisdictions.
Posted in: Collections, Global Law, Law Library
Posted by: Robert Brammer
The Congress.gov enhancements for June of 2024.
Posted in: Congress