QUEENS LAW JOURNAL
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Legal Scholarship with Integrity
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Public Law and Constitutional Issues:
The journal extensively covers topics related to public law, including constitutional rights, the impact of international treaties on domestic law, and the evolving nature of governance in Canada. - Criminal Law and Sentencing:
A significant focus is placed on criminal law, particularly issues surrounding sentencing reforms, youth justice, and the implications of legal frameworks on marginalized communities. - Technology and Law:
The intersection of technology and the legal system is a core area of interest, exploring how advancements such as AI affect legal processes, rights, and the administration of justice. - Social Justice and Human Rights:
The journal emphasizes themes of social justice, examining the legal conditions affecting gender-diverse individuals, the carceral state, and systemic inequalities within the legal framework. - Legal Theory and Jurisprudence:
A critical examination of legal theories and the philosophical underpinnings of law, including discussions on interpretation methods and judicial review, is a consistent feature of the journal.
Trending and Emerging
- Climate Change and Environmental Law:
Recent publications highlight a growing concern for environmental issues, particularly the role of public trust doctrine in climate change litigation, indicating a commitment to addressing urgent ecological challenges. - AI and Legal Innovation:
A significant trend is the exploration of artificial intelligence in legal contexts, including its implications for decision-making and access to justice, showcasing the journal's engagement with technological advancements. - Mental Health and Legal Standards:
There is an increasing focus on the intersection of mental health and law, particularly in areas like sentencing and judicial review, reflecting a broader societal recognition of mental health issues within the legal framework. - Pandemic-Related Legal Issues:
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various legal domains, including governance, education, and criminal justice, has become a critical area of exploration, highlighting the journal's responsiveness to global crises. - Social Justice and Reform Movements:
Emerging themes surrounding social justice, particularly regarding marginalized groups and systemic reform, are gaining traction, suggesting a shift towards advocacy and reform-oriented scholarship.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Contract Law:
The focus on traditional contract law, while still relevant, has diminished in favor of more pressing contemporary issues such as technology's impact on legal processes and social justice. - Insurance Law:
While insurance law was a notable area of interest, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the frequency of publications on this topic has decreased as the immediate relevance of pandemic-related legal issues wanes. - Historical Legal Analysis:
Interest in historical legal analysis, such as the examination of past legal frameworks and their implications, appears to be less prominent in recent issues, indicating a shift towards more current and practical legal challenges.
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