Public journal facts for kids
A public journal is like an official daily diary for a government or a big public group. It records all the important things they do. You might also hear it called an official gazette or official journal. Think of it as the government's own newspaper.
These journals are super important because they publish new laws and rules. In many countries, a law isn't real or "in effect" until it's printed in the official journal. This makes sure everyone knows about the new law. It also means the law becomes public information, so anyone can read it.
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What is an Official Journal?
An official journal is a special publication. It's where governments and other public groups write down their daily work. This includes things like new laws, important announcements, and official decisions. It helps keep everything organized and transparent.
Why Governments Use Journals
Governments use these journals to share information with everyone. Imagine a new rule about recycling. If it's published in the official journal, then everyone knows about it. This way, people can follow the rules and understand what the government is doing.
Official Journals Around the World
Many countries have their own official journal. They might have different names, but they all do a similar job. They make sure that important government news and laws are shared with the public. Here are some examples:
- Albania: Fletorja Zyrtare
- Azerbaijan: Azərbaycan
- Belgium: Belgian Official Journal
- Canada: Canada Gazette
- Egypt: Al-Waqa'i'a al-Masriya
- Estonia: Riigi Teataja
- European Union: Official Journal of the European Union
- European Union: Official Journal of the European Patent Office
- Finland: Virallinen lehti
- France: Journal Officiel de la République Française
- Greece: Journal of Government
- India: The Gazette of India
- Iraq: Official Gazette of Iraq
- Ireland: Iris Oifigiúil
- Israel: Reshumot
- Italy: Gazzetta Ufficiale
- Mexico: Diario Oficial de la Federación
- Portugal: Diário da República
- Romania: Monitorul Oficial
- South Africa: Government Gazette of South Africa
- Spain: Boletín Oficial del Estado
- Sweden: Post- och Inrikes Tidningar
- Thailand: Royal Thai Government Gazette
- The Czech Republic: Sbírka zákonů
- Turkey: TC Resmi Gazete
- United Kingdom: London Gazette, Edinburgh Gazette and Belfast Gazette
- United States: Federal Register
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The Federal Register is the official publication of the United States government. It publishes presidential decrees and other important notices for everyone to see.
See also
In Spanish: Diario oficial para niños
