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Global Statutes, Plain English

Read country summaries, code indexes, and treaty notes in one place. World Statute helps lawyers, students, and policy teams find the rule fast and cite the source.

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TOPIC CHANNELS

Law Topics by Region

Read treaty articles side by side with country notes.

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GUIDE

Treaties

Read treaty articles side by side with country notes.

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TRENDS

Courts

See case-law links that shape how rules are used.

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TIPS

Compliance

Plain steps for filings, notices, and checks.

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GUIDE

Regulators

Track agency updates and code changes by region.

countries tracked

120+

countries tracked

statute summaries

3,400+

statute summaries

case-law links

980+

case-law links

The Map

Community

Customer notes

Verified

I can scan one country, one code, and one date without opening ten tabs.

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Maya Chen

Legal Counsel, Northgate Legal

Verified

The country pages make treaty checks fast for our policy team.

J

Jonas Reed

Policy Lead, Atlas Public Affairs

Verified

It reads like a clean law desk, not a wall of links.

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Amina Shah

Law Student, Kingswell University

SPOTLIGHT TAIL

Case Notes and Updates

Watch new articles, amendments, and country notes in one feed.

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Global

Treaty Change Tracker

Watch new articles, amendments, and country notes in one feed.

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02Europe

04 Data Rules

Privacy and transfer rules by region.

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03APAC

05 Tax Codes

Direct tax notes for cross-border teams.

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Litigation

Court Note Desk

Short case summaries with source links and plain language.

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05Risk

Sanctions Watch

New lists, bans, and filing changes at a glance.

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06Work

Labour Law Files

Pay, leave, and contract rules across key markets.

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07Deal

Merger Rules

Review filing steps, thresholds, and agency notes.

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08Public

Procurement Notes

Public tender rules and award steps in plain terms.

Questions

Common Questions Answered

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What does World Statute cover?+

It covers statute summaries, legal code indexes, case-law notes, and regulatory updates across major regions.

02Who reads this site?+

Lawyers, students, policy teams, and in-house staff use it when they need a fast read on local law.

03Do you compare countries?+

Yes. Many pages line up rules, treaty points, and code text so you can compare one country with another.

04How often do you update?+

We add new notes as laws change, with weekly checks on key markets and faster edits when rules move.

05Can I cite the sources?+

Yes. Each page points to the source text, case references, or official notice so your team can verify it.

06Is this plain English?+

We write for fast reading. Short lines, clear labels, and source links help you get the point without legal clutter.

Weekly Statute Notes

Get one short email with new statute summaries, code changes, and treaty notes for the regions you follow.