Focus and Scope

The focus and scope of Research journal of Law Theory and Practice generally revolve around the study of legal principles, frameworks, and their real-world applications in global affairs. Here’s a breakdown of its main aspects:

Focus of Law

1. Legal Principles & Norms – Examines the fundamental concepts, such as sovereignty, jurisdiction, and state responsibility.
2. Sources of Law – Treaties, customs, general principles, judicial decisions, and scholarly writings.
3. Actors in Law – States, international organizations, non-state actors (NGOs, corporations, individuals).
4. Dispute Resolution – Mechanisms like the International Court of Justice (ICJ), arbitration tribunals, and diplomatic negotiations.
5. Human Rights & Humanitarian Law – Protecting individuals during peace and conflict through conventions and courts.
6. Environmental & Trade Law – Regulating global trade (WTO law) and addressing climate change (Paris Agreement, etc.).
7. Use of Force & Security Law – Governing military interventions, self-defense, and UN Security Council actions.

Scope of Law: Theory vs. Practice

• Theoretical Scope:
  • Philosophical foundations (e.g., natural law vs. positivism)
  • Relationship between international and domestic law
  • Theories of compliance and enforcement
• Practical Scope:
  • Case studies on state compliance
  • Role of international courts and tribunals
  • Influence of geopolitics on legal decisions
  • Legal responses to global crises (pandemics, wars, cyber threats)