Relevant standards
The MetaLex schema is intended as an interchange format between other, more jurisdiction-specific XML standards. As such it is very abstract. The MetaLex/CEN schema is based on best practices from amongst others the previous versions of the MetaLex schema, the Akoma Ntoso schema, and the Norme in Rete schema. Other important sources of inspiration are i.a. LexDania, CHLexML, FORMEX, R4eGov, etc. In addition to these government or open standards there are many XML languages for publishing legislation in use by publishers. Standards like PRISM, in which major publishers are involved, are also a source of inspiration. Many of the participants of the workshop have also been involved in the Legislative XML workshops (see for instance the archive of the frontpage of the MetaLex website for previous calls for participation and online proceedings and presentations).