Theory and Practice of Legislation
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Nexus of Theory and Legislative Practice
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Legislative Quality and Effectiveness:
The journal focuses on the quality of legislation, exploring methodologies for improving legislative drafting, scrutiny, and oversight. It analyzes how different legislative practices affect democratic processes and governance. - Legislation in Crisis Situations:
A significant theme is the examination of legislative responses during emergencies, such as public health crises or political turmoil. This includes the roles of parliaments in managing crises and the implications for democratic governance. - Gender and Legislative Processes:
The journal addresses the intersection of gender and legislation, discussing the importance of gender-sensitive approaches in law-making and how these affect legislative outcomes. - Comparative Legislative Studies:
It provides comparative analyses of legislative practices across different jurisdictions, focusing on how cultural, political, and social contexts influence law-making processes. - Impact of Political Systems on Legislation:
The journal explores how various political systems and regimes, including illiberal tendencies, affect legislative processes and the quality of laws enacted.
Trending and Emerging
- Legislative Responses to Pandemics:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on how legislatures respond to health crises, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic. This theme is crucial as it addresses the adaptability of legislative processes in times of emergency. - Democratic Backsliding and Legislative Role:
There is a growing body of work examining the role of legislatures in contexts of democratic regression. This theme is particularly relevant as many countries face challenges to democratic norms, making it vital to analyze legislative responses. - Gender-Sensitive Legislation:
The increasing focus on gender-sensitive legislative practices highlights the importance of incorporating gender perspectives into law-making processes, reflecting broader societal movements towards equality. - Impact of Globalization on National Legislation:
Emerging discussions around how globalization affects national legislative processes and the quality of laws signal an important trend, as countries navigate complex international frameworks. - Legislative Quality in Developing Countries:
A notable trend is the focus on improving legislative quality in developing nations, particularly through empirical studies that offer insights and recommendations for enhancing law-making practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Legislative Theory:
There has been a noticeable decline in papers focusing on traditional legislative theories and models, as the journal increasingly gravitates towards contemporary issues and practical implications of legislation. - Abstract Legal Philosophy:
Papers that delve into abstract legal philosophy without practical applications or case studies have become less frequent, indicating a shift towards more empirical and case-based research. - Single Jurisdiction Focus:
There is a diminishing emphasis on studies that concentrate exclusively on single jurisdictions without comparative analysis, as the journal appears to favor broader, comparative perspectives that provide more global insights.
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