Law

About the Journal

Law in Africa, a journal established 1998 by the African Law Association, is an information and discussion forum for the various and diverse forms of law on the African continent, whether of multinational, governmental, informal, or traditional nature. Particular attention is given to topics regarding current legal developments.

Law in Africa publishes detailed articles on Africa relating to legal issues, shorter reports on ongoing research projects, current events and academic conferences as well as book reviews. Law in Africa invites everyone interested in legal developments in Africa, from scientists to practitioners, from lecturers to students, from Africa, Europe or other parts of the world, to contribute as authors and readers and to exchange views on legal activities in Africa.

The Open Access journal is published online twice a year and includes contributions in German, English and French.

Information on the author guidelines, open access policy, and peer review process of Law in Africa can found at www.ria.nomos.de. 

The Zeitschrift für Europarechtliche Studien is published by the Europa-Institut, law department, of Saarland University since 1998. The concept of ZEuS is a wide one: the journal addresses current aspects and fundamental problems connected with European Integration, European law and International law. Consisting of articles especially in German and English which commentate on current developments in the law, ZEuS offers an ideal forum for contributors of both academic and professional backgrounds. Moreover, ZEuS makes a conscious effort to provide young academics and students with the opportunity to have their work published. Finally, all speeches held at the Europa-Institut are published in ZEuS.

For additional information on editorial staff, author guidelines, and the peer review process of ZEuS please go to: https://www.zeus.nomos.de/en/

The journal “Rechtswissenschaft” is a multidisciplinary scientific journal from Nomos Publishing. It focusses on the links between the individual legal disciplines. The journal presents a counterpart to the increasing specialization and provides readers with an overview of the state of scientific research. Thus, “Legal Science” aims to promote legal-scientific discourse.

The journal “Rechtswissenschaft” stands for contributions of the highest scientific level. The exceptional quality is ensured by a high-profile circle of editors from all disciplines. In addition, the contributions undergo a true peer review procedure in accordance with international standards, in the course of which the articles are assessed anonymously by expert colleagues qualified in the relevant field.

For additional information on editorial staff, author guidelines, and the peer review process of "Rechtswissenschaft" please go to www.rw.nomos.de

About the Journal

The European Criminal Law Review is a journal dedicated to the development of European Criminal Law and the cooperation in criminal matters within the European Union. In these areas the Lisbon Treaty has supposedly brought about the most important changes and also the greatest challenges for the future.

It is the journal’s ambition to provide a primary forum for comprehensive discussion and critical analysis of all questions arising in relation to European Criminal Law. It will include articles and relevant material on topics such as

• the harmonisation of national criminal law in consideration of European legal instruments,
• the implementation of the principle of mutual recognition in the area of cooperation in criminal matters and the development towards the creation of a European Public Prosecutor,
• the emergence of a balanced European Criminal Policy based on fundamental rights, freedom and democracy with particular reference to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention on Human Rights.

Guidelines for authors as well as information on the editors and the editorial board of EuCLR are available here: www.euclr.nomos.de.