Leiðarvísar Háskólans í Reykjavík: Law: Databases

Access to databases for law

The library offers students and faculty access to various databases that include thousands of online journals.

While on-campus wifi, users connect directly to databases and don't need to log in.

To access databases that are subscribed to by HR outside the school campus, you need to connect with a VPN. Everyone has to set up a VPN connection on their computer and turn it on from now on to access the special subscriptions. A VPN is not required to connect to content in Iceland consortia (national access) unless the person is abroad. See your IT department for instructions on setting up a VPN.

Law databases

Courts

Curia Court of Justice of the European Union Opnast í nýjum glugga / Opens in a new window
Since the establishment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in 1952, its mission has been to ensure that "the law is observed" "in the interpretation and application" of the Treaties.
As part of that mission, the Court of Justice of the European Union:
- reviews the legality of the acts of the institutions of the European Union,
- ensures that the Member States comply with obligations under the Treaties
- interprets European Union law at the request of the national courts and tribunals
Opinn aðgangur / Open access
Dómstólasýslan: Hæstiréttur Íslands, Landsréttur, Héraðsdómstólar Opnast í nýjum glugga / Opens in a new window
The three Icelandic Courts; the Supreme Court=Hæstiréttur Íslands, the National Court=Landsréttur and the District Court=Héðardómstólar
EFTA Court Opnast í nýjum glugga / Opens in a new window
The EFTA Court has jurisdiction with regard to EFTA States which are parties to the EEA Agreement (at present Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway). The Court is mainly competent to deal with infringement actions brought by the EFTA Surveillance Authority against an EFTA State with regard to the implementation, application or interpretation of EEA law rules, for giving advisory opinions to courts in EFTA States on the interpretation of EEA rules and for appeals concerning decisions taken by the EFTA Surveillance Authority. Thus the jurisdiction of the EFTA Court largely corresponds to the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union over EU States. The proceedings before the EFTA Court consist of a written part and an oral part and all proceedings will be in English. In direct actions, the judgment is rendered in English only. Advisory opinions are rendered in English and in the language of the requesting court.
Opinn aðgangur / Open access
HUDOC: European Court of Human Rights Opnast í nýjum glugga / Opens in a new window
The European Court of Human Rights is an international court set up in 1959. It rules on individual or State applications alleging violations of the civil and political rights set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.
Opinn aðgangur / Open access
International Court of Justice Opnast í nýjum glugga / Opens in a new window
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.
The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands). Of the six principal organs of the United Nations, it is the only one not located in New York (United States of America).
Opinn aðgangur / Open access
International Criminal Court Opnast í nýjum glugga / Opens in a new window
The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression.