Audiovisual Library of International Law
Access: Publicly available resource
Description: Contains documents, tapes - both audio and video - and other materials on subjects of international law. Areas covered include: Criminal Law; Decolonization; Diplomatic and Consular Relations; Disarmament; Education, Science and Culture; Environmental Law; Health; Human Rights; International Economic Law; International Organizations; Law of Outer Space; Law of the Sea; Law of Treaties; Peace and Security; Refugees and Stateless Persons; and Succession of States. The website has three main parts:
- Historic Archives - present documents, photos, and digital film footage relating to the UN role in the development of international law. This section includes the texts of treaties, some General Assembly declarations, and certain Security Council resolutions. Each legal instrument also has a procedural history and/or related documents (travaux preparatoires).
- Lecture Series - contains lectures by leading scholars on topics in international law, and includes a bibliography of related materials. Most are in English, but other official languages of the UN are also represented. Certain scholars contribute introductory texts for the Historic Archives as well as lectures.
- Research Library - provides links to other web-based research resources in international law, including other UN sources, national treaty series, and selected scholarly articles provided by HeinOnline.
Coverage: 1940's to present
Subject(s):
Area Studies
Government Documents
Law
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Yearbook of the United Nations, 1946-2005 ** http://unyearbook.un.org/ **
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