Focus and Scope
Megasula Law Review: Journal of Criminal and Civil Law is an academic journal that aims to facilitate the publication of research and scientific studies in the field of law. This journal focuses on current legal issues in the field of criminal and civil law, both in local, national, and international contexts.
With a multidisciplinary approach, this journal serves as a forum for scientific discussion between academics, legal practitioners, policy makers, and the public to encourage the development and application of better law.
Main Coverage:
Criminal Law
- Criminal law policy and criminal justice system reform.
- Criminology, victimology, and criminal law enforcement studies.
- Specialised criminal offences such as corruption, cybercrime, and transnational crime.
Civil Law
- Development of contract law, inheritance law, and family law.
- Analysis of national civil systems and international civil law comparisons.
- Civil dispute resolution through litigation and non-litigation (arbitration and mediation).
Interrelation of Criminal and Civil Law
- Study of the interaction between criminal and civil law in dispute resolution.
- Analysis of the application of criminal law in civil law (e.g. in breach of contract containing criminal elements).
Types of Articles Accepted:
- Empirical and normative research in criminal and civil law.
- Critical reviews of legal literature.
- Analyses of criminal or civil law case studies.
- Conceptual articles that offer new perspectives on legal issues.
This journal accepts articles written in Indonesian or English, prioritising originality, relevance, and contribution to the development of criminal and civil law.
