We have recently acquired the online versions of the following selected titles that are part of Wolters Kluwer's International Encyclopedia of Laws:

IEL Constitutional Law, edited by Prof. Dr. André Alen

Presents a country-by-country survey of constitutional law throughout the world and aims to publish all of the constitutions of the world in English translations. More information available.

IEL Criminal Law, edited by Prof. Dr. Frank verbruggen

Provides general information on criminal law and procedure in different countries and introduces background knowledge necessary for understanding the principles of criminal justice. Provides detailed examination of substantive criminal law (general principles, the principles of criminal responsibility or liability, and the grounds for the justification of criminal offences). Covers criminal procedure for each country, including the general characteristics of the procedure, the organization of investigation, pre-trial proceedings, trial stage and appeals and also covers the execution and extinction of sanctions. More information available.

IEL Intellectual Property Law, edited by Prof. Dr. Hendrik Vanhees

Provides an overview of all the pertinent information on intellectual property needed to gain a clear comprehension of the legislation and policy on the subject in different countries. Analyzes and describes theory and practice in a large number of countries providing information on all major and important international conventions and on international bodies like the EU and WIPO/OMPI. More information available.

IEL Labour Law and Industrial Relations, edited by Prof. R. Blanpain

Includes English translations of the important labour and industrial relations laws of over 20 nations. Covers individual as well as collective labour relations, developing trends in the relationship between management and labour, and covers major international bodies such as the ILO, NAFTA, OECD and the EU. More information available.

IEL Private International Law, edited by Prof. Bea Verschraegen

Provides comprehensive coverage of national laws on conflict of laws, now more commonly referred to as private international law. Presents country-by-country national monographs dealing with the statutes, regulations and case law each country. More information available.