The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) maintains a database of national laws on human rights and related subjects, such as hate crimes and human trafficking. These databases contain the original text of the law as well as translations into English. Some of these resources are available in English only, while others are available in the national languages of the countries.

National laws are interpreted by the courts. They differ from international law in that they are enforceable only in a specific state. In addition, the laws governing international law may be subject to a different interpretation. The rules of international law are also interpreted by courts. The courts of a country decide whether a particular provision is constitutional, binding, or merely permissible.

Some countries have legal frameworks that permit international law to override national law. These nations may have treaties with supranational tribunals such as the European Court of Human Rights or the International Criminal Court. They may also have constitutions or laws that require them to abide by their treaty obligations. These laws are often based on common sense, which means that they address different issues differently.

There is some confusion surrounding national law. While it is often regarded as the same as federal law, there are significant differences between the two. The differences in terminology mean that national law is not necessarily a common standard. Some national laws are derived from state-level legislation, while others are created and made by executive departments.