The Centre for Judicial and Legal Studies of China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries is established in order to foster Macau’s role as a bridge between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. The Centre is jointly operated by the Supreme People’s Court of China and the University of Macau, under the guidance of the Research Office and Bureau of International Cooperation of the Supreme People’s Court in terms of development direction and strategy, with the Faculty of Law of the University of Macau being responsible for its daily operation. The major pursuits of the Centre include the study of legislation, judicial practice and legal culture of China and Portuguese-speaking countries. Further, the Center will serve as a hub for international legal professionals, undertake research on the ascertainment of extraterritorial laws, and build and maintain a database of laws, cases and legal information on China and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Official Launch of the Lusophone Legal Database
The Lusophone Legal Database of the Centre for Judicial and Legal Studies of China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries is now officially operational and accessible to users worldwide. This database represents a significant achievement in the Centre’s digital legal resource development, designed to provide robust informational support for legal cooperation and judicial exchange between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Core Features of the Database:
The database currently contains over 2,000 pages of high-quality legal content, encompassing fundamental legislation, administrative regulations, and significant case law from Portuguese-speaking countries including Portugal, Brazil, and Angola. The platform features a multilingual interface operating simultaneously in Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Portuguese, equipped with sophisticated search tools that enable precise queries by jurisdiction or subject matter, thereby fully accommodating the professional requirements of diverse users.
Commitment to Continuous Enhancement:
Adhering to the principles of professionalisation, systematisation, and accessibility, this database will undergo continuous content expansion and functional optimisation. The Centre will respond to user feedback and legal developments by enhancing the search experience and continuously improving database content and functionality. Under the daily management of the Faculty of Law of the University of Macau and the professional guidance of the Supreme People’s Court of the People’s Republic of China, we shall continue to deepen cooperation with judicial institutions of Portuguese-speaking countries, ensuring the provision of the most current and accurate legal information services for academic research, legal practice, and policy formulation.
User Guidelines:
Users may access the database free of charge through the Centre’s official website https://lawcentrechinapsc.org/pt/home with no registration required to consult relevant legal documentation. We cordially welcome users from all sectors to actively utilise the platform and provide valuable feedback, jointly advancing the comprehensive integration and extensive application of Sino-Lusophone legal information resources.
