About the Journal

A Scientific Journal Issued by the College of Law – University of Fallujah

It is a peer-reviewed, biannual journal published in June and December of each year. The journal specializes in publishing studies and scientific research in the field of legal sciences. It also publishes jurisprudential commentaries on important judicial rulings issued by the supreme courts in the Iraqi state, such as the Federal Supreme Court, the Federal Court of Cassation, the Supreme Administrative Court, and other lower-level courts. The journal accepts scientific research written in Arabic, French, or English.

The journal was established to fill a scientific and academic need by providing an opportunity to publish legal research by law professors, whether from the College of Law itself or from other law faculties at Iraqi, Arab, or foreign universities. It also aims to enhance the solid scientific and intellectual standing that the College of Law holds in the local community in the academic field.

From the moment of its establishment, the journal has sought to meet all rigorous scientific requirements to present research outputs that align with the standards of international indexing systems.

We’re delighted to announce that all research articles accepted for publication in the journal will be ‘open access under license and freely available to read online. The journal follows an Open Access policy under the CC BY 4.0 license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and adheres to the following publication standards:

  • Journal Scope: Scientific and academic research related to legal sciences and all their branches.
  • ISSN: (Electronic version) 2706-5979, (Print version) 2706-5960.
  • Digital Identifier: 37940/JRLS.
  • Intellectual Property Rights: All research published in the journal becomes the property of the journal. No other entity may republish the research or translate and publish it in a book, newspaper, or periodical without written approval from the Editor-in-Chief.
  • Supporting Institution: University of Fallujah – College of Law
  • Funding Type: Self-funded
  • Journal History:
    • Established by Ministerial Order No. (B T 4/122) on 7-1-2020
    • University Order No. (2806) on 4-11-2020
    • Administrative Order No. (985) on 10-11-2020
  • Deposit Number at the House of Books and National Documents: 2409 for the year 2020
  • Privacy Statement: The journal administration commits that names and email addresses stored on this site will be used exclusively for the purposes stated by the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any third party.
  • Preservation System: The journal is included in the CLOCKSS archiving system.
  • Indexing: The journal is indexed in Crossref, Google Scholar, and ISSN.

Contact the Journal Administration:

  • Email: jrls@uofallujah.edu.iq
  • Phone (WhatsApp available): +9647703931148

Current Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): June Issue-2025
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The Researcher Journal for Legal Sciences continues to advance its scientific and academic mission by publishing high-quality scholarly contributions in the field of legal studies. To foster engagement with both the Arab and international legal communities, the journal places particular emphasis on publishing the work of professors and researchers from diverse Arab and foreign institutions, in line with its vision and strategy of promoting the exchange of legal knowledge. Now reaching Volume 6, Issue 1, the journal reaffirms its commitment to academic excellence. As part of its established process, all submitted manuscripts are subjected to rigorous expert evaluation and objective peer review to ensure their suitability for publication.

The journal has also been steadfast in its pursuit of inclusion in international indexing repositories. This effort is supported by the continuous development of its publishing system and adherence to the scientific standards upheld by leading international journals in the field of legal research.

This issue reflects the journal’s commitment to academic openness, presenting a diverse selection of research papers authored by scholars from both within and outside the Republic of Iraq. The contributions span a broad range of legal topics and disciplines. Foreign contributions are presented in a dedicated section, while Iraqi researchers’ works are also well represented. The featured articles include:

  • The Duality of the Criminal Rule in Iraqi Law

  • The Crime of Aggression against Public Money in the Saudi System

  • Mechanisms of the United Nations for Achieving Cybersecurity and Their Impact on Iraqi Legislation

  • Biosecurity in International Law

  • Self-Interests of Security Council Members and Their Impact on Acceptance of Membership in the United Nations (The Palestinian Issue as an Example)

  • Constitutional Regulation to Protect the Right to the Image

  • Re-engineering the Iraqi Council of State: A Comparative Study

  • The Extent of Artificial Intelligence Application in Combating Tax Evasion in Iraq

  • The Role of Digital Transformation in the Development of the Performance of the Financial Authority in Iraq: A Comparative Study

  • The Acceptable Requirement of the Iraqi Legislator: The Marital Home in the Crime of Adultery of the Husband

Through these contributions, the journal aspires to deliver meaningful scientific value, opening avenues for deeper reflection on pressing legal issues, while also enriching the work of practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in addressing contemporary challenges through research and study.

Prof. Dr. Raed Naji Ahmed
Editor-in-Chief
June 2025

Published: 2025-09-11

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