Focus and Scope

Focus

PATTIMURA Legal Journal is committed to advancing understanding and discussion of various aspects of law and justice. The journal aims to publish in-depth analyses, critiques, and reviews of recent developments in legal theory, legal practice, and public policy. With a focus on interdisciplinarity and global perspectives, the journal aims to be a platform for academics, legal practitioners, researchers, and students to share insights, innovations, and critical approaches to contemporary and enduring legal challenges.

Scope

The journal covers a wide range of fields and topics in legal studies, including, but not limited to:

  • Legal Theory and Legal Philosophy: Discussions on legal theories, legal philosophy, and research methodologies in law.
  • Constitutional Law and Governance: An analysis of constitutions, systems of government, human rights, and constitutional justice.
  • International Law: The study of public international law, private international law, international relations, and international organizations.
  • Criminal Law and Criminal Justice: Research on criminal law, criminal procedure, criminal policy, and criminal justice systems.
  • Business and Commercial Law: Analysis of business law, contract law, corporate law, bankruptcy law, and competition law.
  • Environmental Law and Natural Resources: Discussions on environmental law, natural resource management, sustainability, and climate change.
  • Labor Law and Social Welfare: A study of labor law, industrial relations, workers' rights, and social policy.
  • Property, Land and Housing Law: An analysis of property law, real estate, land rights, and urban planning.
  • Information and Technology Law: Research on ICT law, privacy, data security, copyright, and internet law.
  • Family and Personal Law: Discussions on family law, marriage law, inheritance law, and individual rights.
  • Customary Law and other parts related to contemporary issues in the field of law.