LexisNexis and Cook Islands Government Promote Digital Access to Cook Islands Legislation

Rarotonga, Cook Islands – 17 June 2024 – In a groundbreaking partnership, LexisNexis^®, a global leader in legal publishing, and the Cook Islands Government are thrilled to announce the launch of a website designed to simplify access to the laws of the Cook Islands. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Cook Islands Parliamentary Services and involving a major consolidation of laws project, marks a significant advancement in accessibility to the law, and therefore improving access to justice.

The new platform is a testament to the commitment of both LexisNexis and the Cook Islands Government to enhance the transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of legal resources. By leveraging LexisNexis’ editorial and publishing technology, specific to legal information, the Laws of the Cook Islands website makes freely available the full recently consolidated text of Cook Islands legislation.

The Laws of the Cook Islands website is accessible at https://cookislandslaws.gov.ck from 24June 2024.

Empowering Legal Excellence in the Cook Islands

This development not only symbolizes a leap forward in legal accessibility but also strengthens the rule of law in the Cook Islands by ensuring that legislators, legal practitioners, scholars, and the general public have easy and free access to the consolidated legislation of the nation.

Features of the New Legal Access Platform:

• Comprehensive Legal Database: Users can now access the consolidated laws of the Cook Islands.
• User-Friendly Interface: Designed with the user in mind, the platform provides easy navigation and search capabilities to streamline searches.
• Regular Updates: The platform will be updated on an ongoing basis to reflect the latest updates to the laws, ensuring users have access to current information.

A Partnership for the Future

The collaboration between LexisNexis and the Cook Islands Government, with the invaluable support of the Cook Islands Parliamentary Services and Cook Islands Crown Law Office, represents a shared vision for a more informed and legally empowered society. This website represents the beginning of ongoing efforts to enhance legal access in the Cook Islands and beyond.

About LexisNexis:

LexisNexis is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that helps customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world.

About the Cook Islands Government:

The Government of the Cook Islands is dedicated to serving the interests of its people by promoting sustainable development, prosperity, and well-being, through effective governance and partnership.

Contact Information:

David Greig
Deputy Solicitor-General, Cook Islands Crown Law Office
+682 29337
crownlaw.admin@cookislands.gov.ck

Hannah Lim
Strategic Partnerships Lead Asia & Pacific, LexisNexis Legal & Professional
+65 6349 0184
hannah.lim@lexisnexis.com