Since the beginning of July, Public Law has only received *3* submissions to the main articles section with female authors or co-authors. The editors and editorial committee are really keen to ensure that the articles we publish reflect the diversity of the field.
A new initiative for Public Law - an issue featuring a 'themed' collection of analysis papers each year. Call for papers/Guest Editors here. Queries and submissions to the General Editors at public.law
@durham
.ac.uk
We have space in the July 2024 issue of Public Law for short analysis pieces. These may, for example, discuss recent developments, identify noteworthy trends, float or discuss new concepts or ideas, or simply deal with issues that don’t require a full-length article.
If you are a female public lawyer (academic or practitioner) working on something you think may fall within the scope of the journal, please get in touch.
Also, if there is anything you think we could/should be doing to attract more female authors, please let us know.
Oct 2022 PL arriving shortly
@WestlawUK
feat analysis pieces from Jack Beatson, Philip Sales and Aileen Kavanagh (prompted by Beatson's recent book The Rule of Law and Separation of Powers); Jamie McGowan on Philip v Scottish Ministers;
@kacper_majewski
on Elan-Cane in the UKSC.
July 2022's issue of PL is incoming - feat. analysis inc. Edward Lui on what administrative law is not;
@JoePTomlinson
and Cassandra Somers-Joce on self-deleting messages and public law duties;
@PeatWorrier
on parliamentary privilege in the devolved legislatures.
FAO potential contributors to PL: feel free to get in touch re potential submissions. We're happy to discuss potential topics/ideas for pieces and advise on overlaps with articles/analysis in the pipeline (public.law
@durham
.ac.uk).
Public Law's July 2023 issue arriving
@WestlawUK
shortly. Analysis feat.
@kian_leong98
on legal representation in admin. review systems; Dan Meagher and Andrew Geddis on the voting age and non-discrimination in NZ. Articles from
@dr_lbc
on rules as code and the rule of law; ...
January 2023's issue of PL landing on
@WestlawUK
in time for Christmas. Analysis feat:
@mjg_constitlaw
on R (FDA) v PM;
@finishedloading
on public law and the 'changing decision maker'; Robert Blackburn on the marriage of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles ...
@PL_PublicLaw
's Jan 2024 issue is now on
@WestlawUK
. Analysis inc:
@hayleyjhooper
on Oceana in the Admin Ct; Sabrina Garahan on detention powers in the Illegal Migration Act;
@PeatWorrier
and Alison Britton on Scottish Public Health law and COVID;
In a modest change to our submission guidance, Public Law is now accepting articles of up to 12,000 words (inclusive of footnotes). Our contributor information can be found here:
Publishing in a peer reviewed journal can be a daunting and uncertain process, esp perhaps for ECRs/PhDs/other first time submitters. We are happy to discuss running sessions such as this⬇️to help demystify the process (public.law
@durham
.ac.uk).
An important part of our project is the development and support of our early career researchers - our first doc/Postdoc workshop takes place today
@DurhamLawSchool
facilitated by
@vanessa_macd
and
@seana_g
with a skills session by Public Law editor
@RogerMasterman
📚
@PL_PublicLaw
's October 2023 issue now avail on
@WestlawU
. Featuring analysis from
@A_B_Evans
on indirect rule in NI and
@drdeanknight
and Mihiata Pirini on the NZ Sup Court's Ellis decision, tikanga Maori and the common law ...
If you presented a paper at the SLS Public Law subject section or at ICON and are looking for a publication outlet, we would be happy to discuss whether it might be suitable for Public Law.
Submissions are on a rolling basis. We are currently filling the January 2024 issue. So if you have a piece which you think would be suitable for the journal, please get in touch: public.law
@durham
.ac.uk.
What would we like to see more of? There is so much going on that doesn’t attract many submissions. More on statutory and other non-judicial developments in public law; more comparative material; coverage of a wider range of jurisdictions.
@seatradelaw
@DaniellaLock
Our *publication* decisions are driven purely by merit. But we think such a dramatic underrepresentation of women in submissions to the journal indicates a problem, and constrains our ability to publish the most interesting work in the field.
... political institutions (and institutionalism); Crispin Agnew and
@DrGillianBlack
on reforming the law of succession to titles; and Jeffrey Goldsworthy on whether Parl. Sov. is alive, dead or dying...
articles include
@edwardmwillis
on stability w/o entrenchment in unwritten constitutions;
@CSBarnard24
and Amy Ludlow on appellant experiences of justice in social security tribunals;
@BaileyDiggory
on the legal effects of uncommenced legislation; and a Paul Craig response ...
Following last year's call, PL's first themed analysis section - on government outsourcing, curated by
@JoePTomlinson
and
@DrNinaBoughey
- will be published in our April 2023 issue.
.. Kenny Chng on legit. expectations in Tan Seng Kee;
@LeeGTMarsons
on JR's turn towards procedural rigour. Articles inc: Annabel Smith on the repeal of s.1(1)(c) Terrorism Act 2000;
@maryjguy
on the juridification/dejuridification of competition in the NHS;
@RobertGreally
on ...
@RobertThomas223
on the Eng Local Govt and Social Care Ombuds (Pt2); the second instalment of Karen Yeung and
@AdamHarkens
piece on constitutional dangers and algorithm building; Jane Marriott on the duty of consultation and expedited public spaces protection orders; and ...
Articles from
@LizAOLoughlin
on the Govt's duty of candour; Gillibrand/Bannerjee/Carolan on the tensions between constitutional tradition and constitutional culture in relation to referendums; Joshua Skoczylis and Clive Walker on the Shawcross Review; ...
Public Law's last ever* 'International Survey' will be published in the October 2022 issue of the journal. If you are interested in contributing a short update - 1500 words approx - on a case/development/proposal from outside the UK, please get in touch...
... to Marcus Teo's April 2022 PL piece on the varying intensity of JR. As well as current/international surveys and book reviews from - among others -
@RichardKirkham7
,
@LaurCah
,
@RonnieYearwood
.
We pride ourselves on quick turnarounds. We aim for an initial desk review within two weeks of submission and a final decision within six weeks of sending out for review, but timelines are often much quicker than that.
@PL_PublicLaw
is looking to appoint a new member of its Editorial Committee to serve from early 2023 onwards. Details ⬇️ Queries/interest can be directed to public.law
@durham
.ac.uk
Oliver Friend-Smith on ultra vires legitimate expectations; and
@LewisGrahamLaw
on whether de Freitas and Daly are now defunct. Articles feat:
@markbennett_
on Parliamentary Scrutiny of Targeted Counter-Terrorist killings; Eleftheria Asimakopoulou on the Windsor Framework; ...
We publish two main types of pieces: full articles – up to 12,000 words (though shorter is also fine); and analysis pieces up to 4,000 words, both inclusive of footnotes.
Our authors include academics (at all career stages) based in the UK or abroad, and often include public law practitioners as well. Sometimes *even* non-lawyers.
on legislative constitutional duties and the judicial role; and Gabriella Saputelli on the constitutional space for cities in Europe. Current survey (c/o
@SarahNason80
and
@LeeGTMarsons
) and book reviews (c/o
@NCreutzfeldt
) also included.
Jess Mant,
@DrDanielNewman
and Danielle O'Shea on 'blended' advice in social welfare law; Alex Latham-Gambi on reconceptualising the ultra vires theory: and Peter Edge on a bicameralism for small democracies.
We have an annual themed analysis section, which provides an opportunity for focused discussion of a specific issue in public law. Look out for our next call for proposals early next year.
Submissions are on a rolling basis. We are currently filling the January 2024 issue. So if you have a piece which you think would be suitable for the journal, please get in touch: public.law
@durham
.ac.uk.
We are happy to take pieces discussing developments in other jurisdictions or with a comparative focus where they are of clear interest/relevance to our readers.
Our subject matter covers the whole range of public law scholarship: constitutional law, theory and practice; devolution; local government; judicial review; admin justice; human rights; regulation; FoI; and applied admin law.
As well as double-blind peer review, we offer a hands-on and supportive editorial process. Our aim is to publish the highest-quality scholarship and we will help you to produce your best work.
The journal is widely read by judges, government lawyers and other practitioners, so if you are looking to make an impact, this is a good place to publish.
For examples of recent analysis pieces, see SWEET & MAXWELL ().
Analysis pieces are subject to our normal peer review process, so the sooner we receive submissions the better.
Maximum length is 4,000 words, including footnotes.
A new initiative for Public Law - an issue featuring a 'themed' collection of analysis papers each year. Call for papers/Guest Editors here. Queries and submissions to the General Editors at public.law
@durham
.ac.uk
Analysis pieces may discuss a recent case, statute or other development. They may also be an opportunity for preliminary discussion of emerging trends, to float a developing idea, or to respond to, or update, a previous article.
the latter inc reviews of Celeste/Heldt/Keller (eds), Constitutionalising Social Media; Mac Amhlaigh, New Constitutional Horizons;
@rosalinddixon15
, Responsive Judicial Review.
The themed section will be published in April 2024 and provides an opportunity for editors to collate a series of short pieces - approx 4000 each - around a harmonising public law theme.
A new initiative for Public Law - an issue featuring a 'themed' collection of analysis papers each year. Call for papers/Guest Editors here. Queries and submissions to the General Editors at public.law
@durham
.ac.uk
@Dowellenough
Not as a matter of routine at the moment we're afraid - though most authors are willing to supply pdfs, some authors' material will be available on SSRN, and most UK university authors will also have their material available via their institutional repository.