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Last date: 10th MARCH, 2026 (FINAL SLOT-NOW CLOSED)

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The Main Theme of the Conference is:

"LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IN AN AGE OF DISRUPTION" 

Ladies and gentlemen, Distinguished guests, scholars, practitioners, and advocates from around the world, we are proud to announce the 2nd International Online Conference on Law and Social Sciences (ICLSS 2026). Under the compelling new theme "Law and Social Sciences in an Age of Disruption," we invite you to join a critical and collaborative exploration of how law and social sciences can respond to an era of unprecedented change.
We live in a world characterized by profound disruptions—from the meteoric rise of generative AI and quantum computing to escalating geopolitical fractures, polycrises, and the urgent re-evaluation of global institutions. These disruptions challenge existing legal paradigms and demand innovative, interdisciplinary solutions. Law, as the architecture of social order, must evolve in dialogue with the analytical power of social sciences—sociology, political science, economics, psychology, and criminology—to understand and guide this transformation.
ICLSS 2026 aims to build upon the foundation of our first conference (ICLSS 2025) by gathering a global community of academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in an accessible online format. We will dissect these disruptions, not as isolated phenomena, but as interconnected forces reshaping justice, rights, and governance. Through curated sub-themes, we will forge pathways for robust academic discourse and actionable policy insights, ensuring that our legal and social systems are resilient, equitable, and fit for the future.
Thank you for your continued engagement. We eagerly await your pioneering research and contributions to what promises to be a landmark dialogue at the 2nd International Online Conference on Law and Social Sciences.

The Second International ONLINE Conference on "Law and Social Sciences" invites papers from academicians, students, researcher scholars, practitioners and other stakeholders including NGOs for paper presentation (ONLINE) on the following sub themes:

 The major sub themes are
 1. Human Rights, Social Justice, and Equity
 This theme invites critical explorations of the frameworks, movements, and persistent challenges in the pursuit of dignity, fairness, and justice for all. It examines how legal systems, international norms, and grassroots activism interact to address inequalities, protect vulnerable populations, and adapt to new global realities. We welcome analyses of both foundational principles and contemporary struggles in the ever-evolving landscape of human rights and social justice.

Sub focal themes: -  

  • International and Regional Human Rights Systems: Implementation and Critique

  • Social Movements, Law, and Transformative Change

  • Intersectionality, Discrimination, and Access to Justice

  • Rights of Marginalized and Minority Communities

  • Technology, Surveillance, and Human Rights

  • Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights in Practice

  • Climate Justice and the Right to a Healthy Environment

  • Globalization and the Future of Human Rights

2. Law, Technology and digital society:

This theme addresses the profound legal and social questions arising from rapid technological innovation. It explores how legal frameworks can adapt to govern digital spaces, artificial intelligence, data economies, and cyber interactions while balancing innovation with ethical considerations, fundamental rights, and the public interest. Papers may examine regulatory challenges, new forms of rights and liabilities, and technology's role in shaping legal practice and access to justice.

Sub focal themes -

  • Regulating Artificial Intelligence and Algorithmic Decision-Making

  • Data Privacy, Security, and Digital Sovereignty

  • Platform Governance, Content Moderation, and Freedom of Expression

  • Intellectual Property in the Digital Economy

  • Cybercrime, Law, Digital Forensics, and Cross-Border Enforcement

  • Technology in the Courtroom: AI, Evidence, and Procedure

  • Legal Tech, Access to Justice, and the Future of Legal Services

  • Ethical Frameworks for Emerging Technologies

3. criminology, criminal justice and systemic reform

This theme encourages critical examinations of criminal justice systems through socio-legal and criminological lenses. It focuses on evidence-based analyses of policing, sentencing, incarceration, and rehabilitation, with an emphasis on reform, restorative approaches, and the impact of systemic biases. We seek contributions that explore pathways toward more equitable, effective, and humane justice systems.


 Sub focal themes -

  • Policing Reforms, Accountability, and Community Relations

  • Restorative Justice and Alternatives to Incarceration

  • Reintegration, Rehabilitation, and Desistance

  • Structural Inequalities (Race, Caste, Class, Gender) in Crime and Justice

  • Technology in Crime Prevention, Policing, and Corrections

  • Victims’ Rights and Victim-Centered Justice

  • Drug Policy and Decriminalization Debates

  • Juvenile Justice and Legal Protections for Youth

4. MIGRATION, TRANSNATIONALISM AND BORDER LAW REGIMES

This theme explores the legal, social, and human dimensions of human mobility in a globalized world. It examines the tensions between state sovereignty, security concerns, and human rights obligations in the governance of migration, asylum, and citizenship. Papers may address the experiences of migrants, refugees, and stateless persons, as well as the transnational legal and social networks that sustain mobile populations.
 Sub focal themes -

  • International Refugee Law and Asylum Seekers' Rights

  • Citizenship, Statelessness, and Nationality Laws

  • Human Trafficking and Smuggling: Legal Responses and Protection Gaps

  • Border Management, Security, and Humanitarian Crises

  • Climate-Induced Displacement and Legal Protection

  • Transnational Families and Diaspora Legalities

  • Integration, Xenophobia, and the Rights of Non-Citizens

  • Regional Cooperation and Governance of Migration

5. Environmental Law, Climate Change, and Sustainable Futures
 This theme investigates the critical role of law and policy in responding to environmental degradation and the climate crisis. It explores the interaction between international agreements, national regulations, corporate accountability, and community-led activism in promoting sustainability, justice, and resilience. Contributions are welcomed on litigation, governance innovations, and the integration of diverse knowledge systems into environmental law.

Sub focal themes -  

  • Climate Litigation and Corporate Accountability

  • Implementation of International Environmental Agreements

  • Environmental Justice and Rights of Affected Communities

  • Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Rights

  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Legal Frameworks

  • Indigenous Rights, Traditional Knowledge, and Environmental Governance

  • Green Finance, Circular Economy, and Regulatory Incentives

  • Green Criminology and Blue Criminology

6. Economic Systems, Globalization, and Legal Governance

This theme analyzes the socio-legal structures that shape the global economy and their implications for inequality, development, and labor. It examines how laws and policies regulate markets, corporations, trade, and finance, and their capacity to promote fairness, accountability, and sustainable economic practices in an interconnected world.

Sub focal themes -

  • International Trade Law and its Social Impacts

  • Corporate Law, Accountability, and Human Rights Due Diligence

  • Labor Law, Informal Work, and the Future of Labor Rights

  • Tax Justice, Illicit Financial Flows, and Inequality

  • Competition Law, Consumer Protection, and Digital Markets

  • Law and Development: Critiques and New Approaches

  • Financial Regulation and Crisis Governance

  • Corruption, Economic Crime, and Legal Enforcement

7. Law, Gender, Social Identity, and Equality
 This theme focuses on how law constructs, regulates, and challenges inequalities based on gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, caste, disability, and other social identities. It invites critical analyses of anti-discrimination law, family law, and policies aimed at achieving substantive equality. Papers may explore both historical patterns of exclusion and contemporary struggles for recognition and rights.
 

Sub focal themes -  

  • Feminist Legal Theories and Gender Equality

  • Laws Addressing Gender-Based and Domestic Violence

  • LGBTQ+ Rights, Legal Recognition, and Anti-Discrimination

  • Intersectional Discrimination and Compound Vulnerabilities

  • Family Law, Reproductive Rights, and Care Justice

  • Disability Rights Law and Inclusive Legal Systems

  • Law, Caste, and Racial Justice

8.  Mental Health, Legal Psychology, and the Justice System
This theme explores the intersection of psychological sciences and legal processes. It examines how the law addresses mental capacity, vulnerability, and trauma, and how psychological insights can inform fairer legal procedures, sentencing, and corrections. We welcome papers on forensic applications, the rights of persons with psychosocial disabilities, and the psychological impacts of legal involvement.


 Sub focal themes -

  • Mental Health Law, Capacity, and Civil Commitments

  • Forensic Psychology in Investigations, Testimony, and Risk Assessment

  • Mental Illness, Criminal Responsibility, and Insanity Defenses

  • The Psychological Impact of Incarceration and Legal Trauma

  • Therapeutic Criminology, Jurisprudence and Problem-Solving Courts

  • Legal Protections for Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities

  • Victim Psychology and Witness Credibility

  • Criminal Psychology and Assessment

  • Rehabilitation, Mental Health Services, and Reentry

9. Democracy, Political Institutions, and the Rule of Law
This theme investigates the legal foundations of democratic governance, political participation, and public accountability. It explores how constitutional designs, electoral systems, and administrative laws shape political power, civic freedoms, and the relationship between the state and its citizens in diverse contexts.


 Sub focal themes -

  • Constitutional Law and Democratic Resilience

  • Electoral Laws, Political Finance, and Electoral Integrity

  • Freedom of Expression, Assembly, and Information Laws

  • Anti-Corruption Laws and Transparency Mechanisms

  • Judicial Independence and the Role of Courts in Democracy

  • Administrative Law, Bureaucracy, and Public Accountability

  • Federalism, Decentralization, and Minority Rights

  • Populism, liberalism, and Challenges to the Rule of Law

10. Forensic Science, Forensic Medicine, Evidence, and Legal Procedure

This theme critically examines the use of scientific and technical evidence within the legal system. It addresses questions of reliability, admissibility, interpretation, and ethics in fields from DNA analysis to digital forensics. Contributions are encouraged on how forensic advancements both aid justice and pose new challenges for ensuring fair trials and avoiding miscarriages of justice.

 Sub focal themes -

  • Admissibility and Reliability Standards for Scientific Evidence

  • DNA Forensics, Databases, and Privacy Concerns

  • Digital and Multimedia Evidence in Litigation

  • Forensic Pathology, Toxicology, and Death Investigation

  • Cognitive Bias and Human Error in Forensic Analysis

  • The Role of Expert Witnesses in Adversarial Systems

  • Post-Conviction Review and the Exoneration of the Wrongfully Convicted

  • Ethical Obligations of Forensic Scientists and Legal Practitioners

Abstract Submission  (OPEN) THREE slots

  • FIRST SLOT: Abstracts submitted on or before  31st January 2026 will receive the review results of selection or rejection on or before 15th February, 2026

  • SECOND SLOT: Abstracts submitted on or before 22nd February 2026 will receive the review results of selection or rejection on or before 28th February, 2026.

  • THIRD & FINAL SLOT: Abstracts submitted on or before 10th March 2026 will receive the review results of selection or rejection on or before 15th March, 2026.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT OF 250 - 300 WORDS BY CLICKING THE FOLLOWING IMAGE (CLOSED).

By clicking the image, you will reach GOOGLE FORM Abstract submission link and you can fill the form and submit your abstract.

  • Only the abstract submitted through the above Google form will be taken for review and Abstracts sent directly via email to us will not be taken for review and discarded.
  • Please avoid submitting papers of descriptive/overview nature and avoid plagiarism. Also, Please avoid writing the entire abstract using AI, We can easily identify the AI way of writing compared to Human Writing. AI can be used for editing grammar but not writing a full abstract.

Other Rules of Abstract submission

  • All the submitted abstracts will be sent to two international experts for review. The Programme Committee will receive the reviews and will take a final decision of selection or rejection in consultation with the General Chair and the General Chair will announce the Results via email to the authors.

  • Abstracts sent via email to us will not be accepted.

  • The International Institute of Justice and Police Sciences (IIJPS) and the South Asian Society of Criminology and Victimology (SASCV) is committed to the academic community and the lay world in ensuring ethics. Plagiarism is strictly condemned and abstracts found to be plagiarized will be removed or will not be taken for review. All abstracts will undergo plagiarism check via plagiarism software. The Free Dictionary by Farlex defines Plagiarism as "The act of appropriating the literary composition of another author, or excerpts, ideas, or passages there from, and passing the material off as one's own creation". Any sort of cut and paste work from the Internet will not be accepted. Please try to paraphrase or write on your own. While giving exact quotes put the lines in " ". Please avoid submitting papers of descriptive/overview nature. Also, please avoid AI Generated Content as it will show repetitiveness and lack originality

  • Two or more authors (maximum four) can jointly submit a single abstract or a maximum of two abstracts. If the abstract(s) is selected for presentation, all the authors have to register (individually) for the conference to receive the certificate of presentation. If an author does not register he/she will not receive the certificate of presentation and his/her name will be removed from the conference program.

  • If an author's abstract is selected, and if he she fails to register and to pay registration fee the paper will not be included in the final programme.

  • All the authors are expected to attend the Conference to present their papers ONLINE as per the program schedule. In a rare instance, if the lead author is not able to present he/she can depute the registered co-author to present. NO CERTIFICATES WILL BE ISSUED 'IN ABSENTIA'. Certificates of Presenters who do not turn up to the conference, will be shredded on the last day of the Conference.

  • Sending in an abstract implies a commitment to actually participate to the conference. Those unable to join, are urged to make this known to the Conference Organizers as soon as possible. Not showing up without any notice will harm the quality of the panel session.

  • For publication of revised papers: PLEASE CHECK THE PUBLICATION PAGE.