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{{ExpertIntro|We are heading towards increased recognition that legal texts—constitutions, codes, regulations, and case law—should be openly accessible as public domain materials across jurisdictions. This study examines copyright status and online availability of legal texts in five countries, hypothesizing that the foundational principle 'ignorance of the law is no excuse' logically entails public access rights. The emerging trend suggests convergence around government edicts doctrine, though implementation barriers persist.}}
{{KidsIntro|this page collects laws and legal writings that belong to everyone for free, so anyone can read and use them.}}
{{KidsIntro|this page collects laws and legal writings that belong to everyone for free, so anyone can read and use them.}}