Focus and Scope

Indonesian Journal of Contemporary Criminal Law  is an international peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, theoretical studies, and critical analyses in the fields of contemporary criminal law, criminal justice, and penal policy. The journal aims to advance scholarly understanding of emerging legal challenges and developments affecting criminal justice systems at national, regional, and global levels.

The journal provides a platform for interdisciplinary and comparative scholarship that examines the interaction between criminal law, society, governance, technology, and human rights. Particular attention is given to legal developments in Indonesia and Southeast Asia within broader international and transnational contexts.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Substantive Criminal Law and Criminal Liability

  2. Criminal Procedure and Evidence Law

  3. Sentencing, Corrections, and Penal Policy

  4. Criminology and Victimology

  5. Cybercrime, Digital Crime, and Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice

  6. Transnational Organized Crime and International Criminal Law

  7. Corruption, Financial Crime, and Anti-Money Laundering Regulation

  8. Corporate Crime and Regulatory Enforcement

  9. Environmental and Natural Resources Crime

  10. Terrorism, Extremism, and National Security Law

  11. Human Rights and Criminal Justice

  12. Restorative Justice, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Community-Based Justice

  13. Prison Reform, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration Policies

  14. Access to Justice and Criminal Justice Governance

  15. Comparative Criminal Law and Legal Reform

  16. Contemporary Issues in Indonesian and Southeast Asian Criminal Law

The journal welcomes doctrinal, socio-legal, empirical, comparative, and interdisciplinary approaches that contribute to theoretical advancement, legal reform, and evidence-based policymaking. By fostering rigorous academic debate and international collaboration, IJCCL seeks to become a leading forum for innovative research and critical perspectives on contemporary criminal law and criminal justice.