This page features links to valuable sources of information on the Internet. The list is by no means comprehensive and UnjustIS welcomes notification of other useful resources. Contact
As this section grows it will be categorised and indexed. Meanwhile, use Ctrl + F to search this page.
See also the new Utilities section
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Search engines are databases. Many parse web sites, acquiring key words and phrases relating to their content. Many web sites are very large and front vast databases of their own, which the search engines cannot parse. It therefore makes sense to think of using Internet search engines to find likely sources of the information you seek, rather than the information itself. Such informative sites usually have their own built-in search facility, which can be very simple, or complex and intuitive.
Boolean logic is a form of intuition: searching the Internet for books, for example, will show hundreds of thousands of results - sites that contain the word books. Many Internet and site search engines permit the use of Boolean logic in searches, allowing for refining the search for books to include and exclude certain factors or criteria. Searching for books NOT fiction will exclude the word fiction from the results.
"Inverted commas" are a simple yet effective means of searching more accurately. Without the inverted commas, most engines will search for all web sites containing the words inverted AND/OR commas. Using the inverted commas around the phrase in a search will show results only for that phrase. For example, search for your own postal or zip code without the commas, then search by placing the code within inverted commas and compare the results. You might also try searching for a telephone number and variants thereof by excluding the first four digits. You might be surprised at how much information about individuals and companies becomes available.
Some web sites equipped with their own search facilities might also use Boolean operators such as + and - operators, where (+) means AND, and (-) means NOT, whilst others offer graphical drop-down options to include or exclude certain search terms. |
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Cardiff Centre for Ethics Law and Society "Led by Cardiff Law School and based at Cardiff University, this virtual centre connects researchers and practitioners in medicine, science, the social sciences and humanities." It is searchable and features many useful articles and research resources. |
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YAWS - The Civil Procedure Rules Operated by Roger Horne, Barrister, Chambers of Hedley marten QC, 11 New Square, Lincoln's Inn, London WC2A 3QB A rich source of information for anyone interested in CPR and the development of legal practise in the UK. |
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Can: 1.Find out more about your MP 2. Search everything said in Parliament since 2001 3. Comment on the most recent Debates, Written Answers, Westminster Hall debates, and Written Ministerial Statements |
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Trading in stocks and shares is a gamble. You gather information and make a decision to gamble, based on your own interpretation of it. It's called due diligence. What, however, if you have been fed false information? What if the people you trust to help you make your financial choices have hidden agendas? |
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Securities and Exchange Commission (US) The primary mission of the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors and
maintain the integrity of the securities markets. As more and more
first-time investors turn to the markets to help secure their futures, pay
for homes, and send children to college, these goals are more compelling
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One of the leading financial advisors and stockbrokers in the world. This rich web site can be searched for market information, financials, data, and companies information. The site can also be searched for a Company Identification Key, otherwise used as a ticker or symbol. |
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Search the Pink Sheets for company information, latest filings, share allocations, market performance and much more. "Pink Sheets® LLC is the leading provider of pricing and financial information for the over-the-counter (OTC) securities markets. We provide products and services that increase the transparency of information available in the OTC markets so as to make them more efficient for all participants. Our centralized information network includes services designed to benefit market makers, issuers, brokers and OTC investors. Pink Sheets information enhances the efficiency of OTC trading, provides better executions for OTC investors and improves the capital formation process for OTC issuers." |
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Commodities Trading Futures Commission. The agency protects market participants against manipulation, abusive trade practices and fraud. |
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Business Wire disseminates full-text news announcements from thousands of companies and organizations worldwide (our members) to news media, financial markets, disclosure systems, investors, information web sites, databases and other audiences. |
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"We specialise in providing in depth information on UK and Irish companies, directors and shareholders. We provide this information to clients through leading online services and integrated, bespoke data solutions." |
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The International Compliance Association The International Compliance Association supports and educates compliance professionals in the fight against terrorist financing, corruption, money laundering and financial crime. (This link was requested. Unjust IS is very cautious about link requests, but this one holds a certain promise. Keep an eye on the ICA) |
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The Maxima group of companies is
one of the most effective independent specialist organisations in
preventing, detecting, investigating and recovering from fraud, and is a
global provider of total corporate and market protection. |
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The Panel's role is to alert the nation to the immense social and economic damage caused by fraud and help both public and private sectors to fight back. It is dedicated to a holistic approach and the long view. |
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Leading international collection of knowledge and expertise from professional business advisors. You can monitor the legislative and regulatory framework affecting business and investment in the UK and European Union, Eastern Europe, North America, South-East Asia & China, Africa and the Middle East, Australasia and major offshore centres, providing you with an invaluable free resource and links to organisations wishing to expand their businesses into new markets. |
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Large, searchable legal information databases, which include cases and
appeals. Free, independent and non-profit global legal research facility
developed collaboratively by the following Legal Information Institutes (LIIs)
and Law Schools: An excellent initiative - support it. |
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The Incorporated Council of Law Reporting for England & Wales All England Law Reports and more. A somewhat clunky site belies a great wealth of searchable law reports and legal materials. |
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The British Library features an extensive database of publications and research materials. |
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The Templeman Library at the University of Kent boasts an extensive range of legal research materials. |
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Restitution and Unjust Enrichment. A very useful resource of cases managed by University College, Cork. |
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Available online the Gazette is the Law Society's weekly magazine for the legal professions, although it is available to lay visitors as well. Tip: look at the bottom of the home page for the Search the archive link. A simple interface fronts a powerful search facility. |
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Very good online legal journal |
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The solicitors' regulating body in England and Wales. The site is large, and latterly increasingly informative for lay visitors who can search for solicitors or firms by name, location, specialism and other criteria. It also features a telephone number to call for visitors wishing to determine the credentials of a solicitor - to discover any limitations or restrictions imposed upon their practicing certificate. |
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Delia Venables runs probably one of the most comprehensive UK legal resources, which UnjustIS could and would never hope to emulate. This is a good starting point for lay and professional researchers alike. Delia does point out, however, that she does not provide legal advice. |
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The Financial Scandals site contains links to sources of information on various frauds, scams, swindles or scandals in banking, finance and related areas. The Fight section details numerous organisations fighting fraud and corruption. The resource is maintained by Roy Davies at the University of Exeter. |
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Freepint being updated |
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A large repository of information relating to frauds. If you have received an offer that sounds too good to be true, check it out here. Also post information about individuals or entities suspected of or known to be operating fraudulent operations or scams. |
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Offshore Business News and Research Financial due diligence news and research site. It includes large databases and documents as well as a powerful search facility. it alerts visitors to offshore banking and financial matters of interest to investors and prospective investors alike. |
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financial services compliance portal. |
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Liberty's online guide to human rights law for England and Wales. This site provides comprehensive information on 18 different rights and freedoms, with particular attention to the effect on these rights of the incorporation of the European Convention of Human Rights under the Human Rights Act 1998. |
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David Swarbrick is an I.T. aware solicitor who runs one of the "very best resources for UK law on-line". It is indeed a very extensive source of research materials, cases, and a broad spectrum of UK law. David is also very active in discussion groups and invites contact through his web site. An excellent site for professionals and lay visitors. |
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"The longest-established UK legal gateway site – with it you can: access directly primary law documents and other resources from thousands of sources; find related references anywhere on the web with just one more click, and find UK, Irish and Offshore law firms on the web – listings are free." |
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MootingNet began life in 1995 as a written project produced by two competition winning mooters, Kevin Calder and Shameer Sacranie. At the time there were no mooting books in print, and the mooters felt that a user friendly, clear and straightforward guide would be useful to help mooters get over any initial nerves, and could help other budding advocates improve their skills.Two pairs of 'advocates' argue a fictitious legal appeal case in front of a 'judge' (normally a lecturer or postgraduate student). To win, you do not necessarily have to win the legal case, but must make the best presentation of your legal arguments. |
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The Public Record Office is the national archive of England, Wales and the United Kingdom. It brings together and preserves the records of central government and the courts of law, and makes them available to all who wish to consult them. The records span an unbroken period from the 11th century to the present day. |
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United Kingdom government databases and services gateway. |
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Open, curious minds can be fed here. |
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Why fine art here? Because UnjustIS appreciates it. Carol Gerten runs the BEST fine art web site, period. Pick the mirror that suits you. |
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British Society of Criminology It aims to further the interests and knowledge, both academic & professional, of persons engaged in any aspect of teaching and research, & advance & research public education about crime, criminal behaviour, and the criminal justice systems in the United Kingdom. |
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