About the Court Law Review

Court Law Review (CLR) is an open-access, peer-reviewed annual collection published by Academic Insight Press. It aims to provide a forum for discussion and analysis of pressing issues in judicial practice, court administration, civil (and other relevant) procedure reforms, and comparative law developments around the world.

CLR particularly welcomes submissions related to case law, draft law, or specialized topics tied to the conference theme under which the collection is issued each year.

1 Publication Types

• Original Papers – scholarly articles presenting new research results, theoretical insights, or innovative legal analysis.
• Comments – shorter analytical pieces focusing on specific case law, draft legislation, or a targeted legal issue relevant to the Review’s scope.

CLR is compiled once a year, based on the results of the annual conference supported by AIP: “Current Issues of Court Law” (see more about the conference here). Selected papers, after peer review and editorial approval, are published in a single annual volume of Review.

 

2. Open Access Policy

CLR is an Open Access Collection. All articles can be read immediately upon publication, with no requirement for registration or subscription fees. We strongly endorse the principles of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (2002), Bethesda Statement (2003), and Berlin Declaration (2003). By ‘open access’, we mean free availability on the internet, permitting users to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of CLR articles without financial, legal, or technical barriers, aside from those inseparable from internet access itself.

3. Licensing and Copyright

All articles in CLR are published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-NC 4.0) or another applicable license specified by the publisher, which permits others to remix, adapt, and build upon your work noncommercially as long as they provide the appropriate attribution.

Upon submitting a manuscript to CLR, authors confirm that:

1. They are authorized by any co-authors to act on their behalf in all matters pertaining to the submission.
2. The manuscript has not been published previously, nor is it under consideration by any other publication.
3. Any use of third-party material is accompanied by written permission from the copyright holders, if required.
4. They agree to grant the publisher (AIP) a license to publish the work and to distribute it under CC BY-NC 4.0.
5. Copyright remains with the authors. However, the publisher retains the right of first publication and the right to distribute the work.

4. Peer Review Policy

4.1. Double-Anonymised Peer Review
All submissions (Original Papers and Comments) undergo an double anonymized peer-review process. The identities of the authors and reviewers are concealed from each other to ensure impartial evaluation. A minimum of two independent external reviewers who are experts in the relevant field are assigned to each manuscript. The only exception from peer review may be an introductory foreword from the editor(s), if applicable.

4.2. Reviewer Responsibilities


Reviewers are expected to:

• Provide objective and constructive feedback to improve the manuscript.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscripts they review.
• Disclose any conflicts of interest that could bias their review or disqualify them from reviewing.

4.3. Editorial Decision
The Editorial Team bases publication decisions on reviewers’ recommendations, alignment with CLR’s scope, and ethical standards. In cases of conflicting reviews, additional opinions may be sought. All judgments made during peer review are handled confidentially prior to publication.

5. Authorship and Responsibilities

5.1. Authorship
Authorship should be limited to those who have made a substantial contribution to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported study. All co-authors must approve the final version and agree to its submission.

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5.2. Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that submitted works are original. Proper citations and references are required for any works or parts of works (e.g., text, figures, data) that are not the authors’ own.

5.3. Conflicts of Interest
All authors should disclose any financial or other substantive conflicts of interest that might be construed to influence the interpretation of their findings. Examples include honoraria, educational grants, membership, employment, consultancies, stock ownership, or other equity interest.

5.4. Data Access and Retention
Authors might be asked to provide the raw data for editorial review and should be prepared to keep such data for a reasonable time after publication.

6. COPE Compliance

CLR follows the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We are committed to investigating suspected research and publication misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, image manipulation, and improper authorship credit. If misconduct is proven, CLR will take steps aligned with COPE recommendations, which may include retractions or expressions of concern.

7. Post-Publication Discussions, Corrections, and Retractions

7.1. Corrections and Retractions

• Corrections (Errata): Minor errors that do not affect the paper’s conclusions may be rectified via a correction notice.
• Retractions: Major errors or proven misconduct that undermine the integrity of the findings will lead to retraction in accordance with COPE guidelines. A statement of retraction will be linked to the original publication.

7.2. Appeals
Authors who disagree with a decision to retract, correct, or otherwise amend their publication may submit a written appeal to the Editorial Office. The managing editor or Editor-in-Chief, uninvolved in the original decision, will review the situation. The final decision after the appeal process is considered conclusive.

8. Privacy Statement

CLR adheres to applicable personal data protection laws and principles. By submitting their manuscripts, authors agree to the processing of their personal data for editorial and publication purposes. Personal data may be transferred to reviewers or technical staff solely for these purposes. For more details on how we handle personal data, see our full Privacy Statement on our website.

9. Editorial Independence and Conflicts of Interest

The Editorial Team of CLR maintains independence from commercial or political influence. We disclose any relevant conflicts of interest and expect the same from our authors, reviewers, and editors. Should any undisclosed conflict of interest be identified at any stage, CLR may take corrective actions, including withdrawing the manuscript or published paper.

10. Publication Schedule and Fees

Court Law Review is published once a year, compiling selected works from our annual conference and other relevant submissions deemed suitable by the Editorial Board. Any publication charges, waivers, or sponsorship terms (if applicable) will be clearly stated on our website. There is no APC for publication in CLR.

We aim to keep fees transparent and minimal, in line with Open Access best practices.

11. Disclaimer

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the published content, CLR, its publisher AIP, and editors cannot be held responsible for any errors or consequences arising from the use of the information contained herein. Any legal or other information is provided for academic discussion and must not be construed as professional legal advice.

 

Contact Information

Publisher:
 Academic Insight Press (AIP)

Address:
academicinsightspress.com

E-mail: info@academicinsightspress.com

ISSN: 3061-0893

E-ISSN: 3061-0907

 

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These Publication Ethics and Editorial Policies for Court Law Review are inspired by and adapted from the Academic Insight Press practices. All contributors—authors, editors, and reviewers—are strongly advised to follow these principles to preserve the integrity and high quality of CLR.