About the Journal

Journal History

The Griffith Journal of Law & Human Dignity was set up in 2012 by Dr Allan Ardill in collaboration with the following gifted law students: Ryan Anderson, Adele Anthony, Jessica Armao, Mark Brady, Brianna Edwards, Jason Garrick, Simone Gray, Mignote Hannaford, Beau Hanson, Jonathan Kwok, Kelli Lemass, Troy Maloney, Daniel Marcantelli, Adam Saunders, and Danielle Warren.  

Focus and Scope

The Griffith Journal of Law & Human Dignity strives to advance personal freedom and human dignity through fearless and novel scholarship. The Journal is committed to big picture analysis, transformative approaches to law, and giving voice to those who have been silenced, disenfranchised, or marginalised. 

The objectives of the Journal are to:

• Advance personal freedom and human dignity;

• Examine issues lying at the intersection of law and social justice and civil liberties;

• Give voice to those who may be silenced, disenfranchised, or marginalised;

• Create a space for new and novel legal narratives;

• Highlight law’s potential as an instrument of positive social change through reform of existing laws; and

• Provide a space for critical legal scholarship addressing the big picture issues facing law and the people of the world.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Griffith Journal of Law & Human Dignity acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Australian lands upon which we publish — the lands of the Bundjalung, Yugambeh, Kombumerri Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respect to the ancestors and the Elders, past and present. The Journal also recognises First Nations and Indigenous populations around the globe.

Publication Frequency

The Griffith Journal of Law & Human Dignity is published twice a year. The submission dates are 31 January (Issue 1) and 31 July (Issue 2).

Peer Review Process

The Griffith Journal of Law & Human Dignity is a double-blind refereed scholarly law journal.

Open Access Policy

The Griffith Journal of Law & Human Dignity provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.