Focus and Scope

Focus

The Crime and Justice Quarterly is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding of crime, criminal law, criminology, and contemporary justice systems through interdisciplinary, comparative, and evidence-based research. The journal provides a platform for academics, researchers, legal practitioners, law enforcement professionals, policymakers, and justice sector stakeholders to critically examine the causes, dynamics, regulation, and societal impacts of crime, as well as the effectiveness and transformation of criminal justice institutions.

The journal promotes rigorous theoretical, doctrinal, empirical, socio-legal, and policy-oriented studies that address emerging challenges in criminal justice within national, regional, and global contexts. Particular attention is given to issues arising from technological innovation, transnational criminal activities, human rights protection, institutional accountability, and justice reform in an increasingly interconnected world.

Scope

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and conceptual papers covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Criminal Law and Criminal Justice

  • General Principles of Criminal Law

  • Substantive and Procedural Criminal Law

  • Criminal Liability and Sentencing

  • Criminal Justice Administration

  • Criminal Justice Policy and Reform

  • Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

  • Judicial Decision-Making in Criminal Cases

2. Criminology and Crime Studies

  • Theories of Crime and Deviance

  • Crime Prevention and Crime Control

  • Victimology and Victim Rights

  • Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Justice

  • Community Safety and Social Order

  • Fear of Crime and Public Perceptions of Justice

  • Quantitative and Qualitative Crime Research

3. Policing, Prosecution, and Law Enforcement

  • Police Governance and Accountability

  • Investigative Practices and Criminal Investigation

  • Prosecutorial Systems and Decision-Making

  • Intelligence-Led Policing

  • Community Policing Strategies

  • Ethics and Professional Standards in Law Enforcement

  • Evidence-Based Policing

4. Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Penology

  • Prison Systems and Correctional Policies

  • Rehabilitation and Reintegration Programs

  • Alternatives to Imprisonment

  • Probation and Parole

  • Prisoners’ Rights and Human Rights Protection

  • Correctional Management and Institutional Reform

  • Recidivism and Desistance Studies

5. Emerging Crimes and Contemporary Challenges

  • Cybercrime and Digital Offences

  • Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Liability

  • Financial and Economic Crime

  • Organized Crime and Transnational Criminal Networks

  • Terrorism and Counterterrorism Policies

  • Corruption and Integrity Systems

  • Environmental and Wildlife Crime

  • Human Trafficking and Smuggling

6. Human Rights and Justice

  • Human Rights in Criminal Proceedings

  • Fair Trial Standards and Due Process

  • Access to Justice

  • Restorative Justice and Alternative Dispute Resolution

  • Transitional Justice

  • Gender, Crime, and Justice

  • Vulnerable Groups within Criminal Justice Systems

7. International and Comparative Perspectives

  • International Criminal Law

  • International Cooperation in Criminal Matters

  • Cross-Border Crime and Security Issues

  • Comparative Criminal Law and Policy

  • Global Governance and Crime Control

  • Regional Justice Mechanisms

  • International Human Rights and Criminal Justice

8. Technology, Data, and Criminal Justice Innovation

  • Digital Evidence and Forensic Technologies

  • Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice Systems

  • Predictive Policing and Algorithmic Governance

  • Data Protection and Criminal Investigations

  • Surveillance Technologies and Civil Liberties

  • Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Justice Technology

The Crime and Justice Quarterly particularly encourages submissions that provide innovative theoretical contributions, robust empirical findings, comparative analyses, and policy-relevant insights into contemporary crime and justice issues. The journal seeks to bridge academic scholarship and practical policymaking while fostering international dialogue on the future of criminal law, criminology, and justice systems worldwide.