Aim & Scope

Aim

The Journal of Law and Criminology aims to provide an academic platform for scholars, researchers, legal practitioners, criminologists, policymakers, law enforcement professionals, and students to publish and disseminate high-quality research in the fields of law, criminal justice, and criminology.

The journal seeks to advance theoretical, empirical, and practical knowledge concerning legal systems, criminal behavior, crime prevention, law enforcement, judicial processes, victim protection, punishment, rehabilitation, and social justice. It encourages critical and interdisciplinary studies that examine the relationship between law, crime, society, institutions, technology, culture, politics, and human rights.

The journal is committed to bridging the gap between legal theory and practice by publishing research that contributes to legal reform, effective criminal justice policies, professional legal practice, and the development of fair, accountable, and responsive justice systems at national, regional, and international levels.

Scope

The Journal of Law and Criminology publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, literature reviews, comparative studies, case studies, policy analyses, and interdisciplinary research within the following areas:

1. Criminal Law
   • General principles of criminal law
   • Criminal liability
   • Criminal offences
   • Sentencing and punishment
   • Corporate criminal liability
   • Criminal law reform
2. Criminology
   • Theories of crime and criminal behavior
   • Causes and patterns of crime
   • Juvenile delinquency
   • Organized crime
   • White-collar crime
   • Transnational crime
   • Urban and rural crime
3. Criminal Justice System
   • Police and law enforcement
   • Prosecution and criminal procedure
   • Courts and judicial decision-making
   • Correctional institutions
   • Probation and parole
   • Access to justice
   • Criminal justice reform
4. Victimology
   • Victims of crime
   • Victim rights and protection
   • Victim compensation
   • Trauma and recovery
   • Vulnerable victims
   • Victim participation in criminal proceedings
5. Penology and Correctional Studies
   • Theories of punishment
   • Prison management
   • Inmate rehabilitation
   • Community-based corrections
   • Restorative justice
   • Recidivism prevention
   • Reintegration of former offenders
6. Human Rights and Social Justice
   • Human rights protection
   • Rights of suspects, defendants, and prisoners
   • Discrimination and inequality
   • Gender justice
   • Children’s rights
   • Minority and vulnerable-group protection
   • Transitional justice
7. Cyber Law and Cybercrime
   • Cybercrime investigation
   • Digital evidence
   • Data protection and privacy
   • Online fraud
   • Cyber harassment
   • Artificial intelligence and law
   • Digital security and criminal responsibility
8. International Criminal Law
   • International crimes
   • Genocide
   • Crimes against humanity
   • War crimes
   • Terrorism
   • Human trafficking
   • International criminal courts and tribunals
9. Comparative Law and Criminal Justice
   • Comparative criminal law
   • Comparative legal systems
   • Cross-national crime policies
   • Comparative policing
   • Comparative correctional systems
   • Legal transplantation and reform
10. Forensic Law and Criminal Investigation
    • Forensic evidence
    • Criminal investigation methods
    • Forensic psychology
    • Forensic medicine
    • Crime scene investigation
    • Expert testimony
    • Evidentiary standards
11. Juvenile Justice
    • Juvenile offending
    • Child protection
    • Diversion programs
    • Juvenile courts
    • Rehabilitation of young offenders
    • Children in conflict with the law
12. Gender, Crime, and Law
    • Gender-based violence
    • Domestic violence
    • Sexual offences
    • Women and crime
    • Gender discrimination
    • Legal protection for survivors
13. Economic and Corporate Crime
    • Corruption
    • Money laundering
    • Fraud
    • Financial crime
    • Banking crime
    • Corporate misconduct
    • Environmental crime
14. Environmental Law and Green Criminology
    • Environmental offences
    • Wildlife crime
    • Illegal logging and mining
    • Pollution-related crime
    • Corporate environmental liability
    • Climate justice
15. Sociology of Law
    • Law and social change
    • Legal culture
    • Community responses to crime
    • Social control
    • Law, morality, and society
    • Public trust in legal institutions
16. Legal Policy and Law Reform
    • Criminal policy
    • Legislative reform
    • Evidence-based lawmaking
    • Regulatory enforcement
    • Justice-sector governance
    • Evaluation of legal and criminal justice policies