The Asian Law Centre bibliographic database is offered to the public as a service to assist students and scholars of Asian legal systems. It is a collection of English language materials on Asian laws available throughout the world and includes books, chapters in books, journal articles and theses. It does not include newspapers, magazines, conference papers or unpublished articles.

The Asian Law Centre takes a broad view of the interconnectedness of law and society. The bibliography therefore also includes some selected materials dealing with the historical, cultural, social and economic backgrounds of Asian states. The bibliography is not exhaustive on these wider issues.

The database is organised according to countries in East Asia and a selection of basic legal areas, which we hope to extend as this site develops. Alternatively, you can search the database for any word or conduct a more specific advanced search. The database is also linked to a list of useful websites for each country and legal area.