Focus and Scope

Focus

PATTIMURA Legal Journal is committed to advancing understanding and discussion on various aspects of the Application of Law and Justice. The journal aims to publish in-depth analyses, critiques, and reviews of recent developments in the Application of Law Theory, Legal Practice, and Public Policy. It focuses on the Equitable Application of Law in Developing Countries in a Global Perspective. PATTIMURA Legal Journal as a platform for academics, legal practitioners, researchers, and students to share insights, innovations, and critical approaches to contemporary legal challenges in the Equitable Application of Law.

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.
  • Intellectual Property Rights Law: Research on Copyright, Patents, Trademarks and Geographical Indications, Industrial Designs, Integrated Circuit Layout Designs, Plant Variety Protection, Traditional Knowledge.
  • 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 sections related to contemporary issues in the application of law.