Definition(s)
An organized compilation or collection of existing laws in force in a jurisdiction, covering a complete legal system or a specific area. In civil law countries, a civil code usually covers the complete rules of a particular area, such as civil, commercial, or criminal law. The law itself is formulated and published in the form of a code.
Hierarchy
Broader: National law
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Code
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 1 decision |
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Basel Convention | 11 decisions |
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Stockholm Convention | 5 decisions |
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Montreal Protocol | 11 decisions |
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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture | 1 decision |
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World Heritage Convention | 2 decisions |
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Rotterdam Convention | 2 decisions |
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Barcelona Convention | 1 decision |
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Minamata Convention on Mercury | 2 decisions |