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The Journal of Criminal Law

About The Journal of Criminal Law

The Journal of Criminal Law is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by SAGE Publishing.

Editorial Perspective & Metric Analysis

Based on current metadata, The Journal of Criminal Law maintains a standard position in the GB academic market. With an impact factor of 0.48, it remains a steady venue for researchers in its specific sub-fields.

ISSN (Print) 0022-0183
ISSN (Online) 1740-5580
Publisher SAGE Publishing
Country United Kingdom
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About The Journal of Criminal Law

The Journal of Criminal Law is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by SAGE Publishing.

The Journal of Criminal Law is published by SAGE Publishing from GB as a journal. It has published 4,492 works to date, attracting 3,314 citations across the literature. The journal carries an h-index of 24, reflecting both depth of catalog and sustained citation impact. Recent publishing activity centers on Criminal Law and Evidence, European and International Law Studies, Legal principles and applications.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Journal of Criminal Law

The current impact factor of The Journal of Criminal Law is 0.476.

No, The Journal of Criminal Law is not an open access journal.

The Journal of Criminal Law is published by SAGE Publishing.
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Updated April 2026

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Clean
Impact Factor
0.476
Current Impact Factor
Historical Trend
Initial data points only
Impact Factors by Year
Year Value Source
2025 0.476 CiteScore (Scopus)
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)

Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).

Journal at a Glance
4,492
Total Works
3,314
Total Citations
24
h-index
0.48
2-Yr Mean Citedness

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Top Research Topics

The areas where The Journal of Criminal Law most frequently publishes, ranked by article volume.

  1. Criminal Law and Evidence
    Social Sciences
    978 works
  2. European and International Law Studies
    Social Sciences
    579 works
  3. Legal principles and applications
    Social Sciences
    345 works
  4. Scottish History and National Identity
    Arts and Humanities
    331 works
  5. Legal Systems and Judicial Processes
    Social Sciences
    308 works
  6. International Law and Human Rights
    Social Sciences
    243 works
  7. Law in Society and Culture
    Social Sciences
    241 works
  8. Legal Education and Practice Innovations
    Social Sciences
    232 works
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

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OpenAlex ID: S12440265
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