About the Journal

The Hawassa University Journal of Law (HUJL) aspires to foster legal scholarship through rigorous research and inquiry into contemporary legal problems and law-related issues. It serves as a forum for academicians, researchers, lawmakers, practitioners, and policymakers to publish their original scientific research findings. The Journal is intended for legal scholars, practitioners, government officials, and graduate and post-graduate law students. Since its inception in July 2017, HUJL has been an open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed journal committed to publishing original and high-quality scholarly works annually. The Journal adheres to an open-access policy, making its content freely available to all readers. Additionally, HUJL follows a no-fee policy, ensuring that there are no charges for article submission, processing, or publication, thereby promoting accessibility and inclusivity in legal scholarship.