About the Journal

IWU: Legal and Prison Research Journal (E-ISSN: 3121-7095) is a peer-reviewed open access journal that publishes original research papers, review articles, and short communications in legal studies and criminal justice. It aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in law, legal systems, correctional studies, and human rights while shaping policy and informing justice reform. The journal serves researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, and scholars engaged in legal and correctional scholarship. The scope of the journal include, but are not limited to:

Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
Civil Procedure and Law of Evidence
Administrative Law
Constitutional Law
Human Rights Law
Mercantile and Commercial Law
International Law and Private International Law
Labour and Social Security Law
Law of Contract, Property, and Succession
Cyberlaw and Technology Law
Prison and Correctional Studies

Aim and Purpose

IWU aims to:

Advance research in legal and correctional systems
Support policy reform and justice development
Promote interdisciplinary legal scholarship
Encourage human rights and rule of law studies

Article Types

Original research articles
Review articles
Short communications
Legal analyses
Policy and reform studies