De Recht (Journal of Police and Law Enforcement) focuses on the development and dissemination of scholarly research in the fields of law, policing, and law enforcement. The journal publishes original studies that contribute to legal theory, legal practice, public policy, and the improvement of law enforcement institutions.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Legal Studies

• Philosophy of Law and Theory of Law

• Sociology of Law and Socio-Legal Studies

• Public Law and Private Law

• Constitutional Law

• Administrative Law

• International Law

• Human Rights Law

• Environmental Law

• Business Law

• Agrarian Law

• Islamic Law

• Customary Law

Criminal Law and Justice

• Criminal Law

• Criminal Procedural Law

• Civil Procedural Law

• Criminology

• Law and Corruption

• Cybercrime

• Criminal Investigation

• Crime Prevention

Policing and Law Enforcement

• Police Management and Governance

• Law Enforcement Policy and Reform

• Public Engagement and Community Policing

• Regional Government and Law Enforcement

• Domestic and International Security Issues

The journal welcomes interdisciplinary approaches and accepts manuscripts in the form of empirical research articles, conceptual and theoretical studies, and critical reviews from academics, researchers, and legal practitioners.