40th ISTANBUL International Conference on Law, Justice & Human Rights (ILJHR-26) scheduled on Nov. 23-25, 2026 Istanbul (Türkiye) is for the engineers, practitioners, scientists, researchers, scholars, and students from all around the world and it also includes the industry people to present ongoing research activities, and hence to foster research relations between Academia and industry. The conference is being organized by Emirates Research Publication (ERPUB) operting under Pilares D Elegancia LDA (Portugal). This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to share new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. All the submitted conference papers will be peer reviewed by the program/technical committees of the Conference.

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

1. Independent Pillars (Core Topics & Subtopics)

These are the standard, foundational branches that operate as distinct fields of study and practice.

A. The Pillar of Law

• Public Law: Regulates the relationship between the state and individuals.

  • Constitutional Law: Separation of powers, judicial review, foundational state principles.

  • Administrative Law: Government agency regulations, public body accountability.

  • Criminal Law: Substantive crimes, defense, prosecution, and penal codes.

• Private (Civil) Law: Regulates disputes between private individuals or organizations.

  • Contract Law: Formation, breach, and remedies of legally binding agreements.

  • Tort Law: Civil wrongs causing harm (negligence, defamation, product liability).

  • Property Law: Real estate, personal property, intellectual property (copyrights, patents).

  • Family Law: Marriage, divorce, adoption, and child custody.

• International Law:

  • Public International Law: Treaties, sovereignty, maritime law (Law of the Sea), state responsibility.

  • Private International Law: Conflict of laws, cross-border jurisdiction.

B. The Pillar of Justice

• Philosophical & Theoretical Justice:

  • Distributive Justice: Fair allocation of resources, wealth, and opportunity in society.

  • Retributive Justice: Fair and proportional punishment for wrongdoing.

  • Restorative Justice: Focus on repairing the harm caused to victims and the community.

• Procedural Justice:

  • Due Process: Fair treatment through the normal judicial system.

  • Access to Justice: Legal aid, pro bono services, reducing barriers to courts.

• Transitional Justice: Truth and reconciliation commissions, trials for past regime atrocities.

C. The Pillar of Human Rights

• Generations of Rights:

  • First Generation (Civil & Political): Freedom of speech, right to a fair trial, right to vote, freedom from torture.

  • Second Generation (Economic, Social & Cultural): Right to education, housing, fair wages, and healthcare.

  • Third Generation (Solidarity/Collective Rights): Right to a clean environment, self-determination, and peace.

• Protected Groups & Specialized Rights:

  • Women's rights, Children's rights, Indigenous peoples' rights, Disability rights, and LGBTQIA+ rights.

     

2. Interrelated & Overlapping Topics

This is where the real-world action happens. These subjects cannot exist in a vacuum and require an understanding of all three pillars to function.

Interrelated TopicHow Law, Justice & Human Rights CollideCriminal Justice ReformLaw defines the crimes and penalties; Justice demands that the system removes systemic bias; Human Rights ensures prisoners aren't subjected to cruel and unusual punishment.Environmental JusticeLaw creates regulations on emissions and toxic waste; Justice ensures poor or minority communities aren't disproportionately placed near landfills; Human Rights defends the right to life and a healthy environment.Labor & EmploymentLaw dictates minimum wage and contract rules; Justice ensures equal pay for equal work; Human Rights protects against forced labor and guarantees the right to unionize.Digital Rights & AILaw attempts to regulate data privacy (like GDPR); Justice fights algorithmic bias in policing or hiring; Human Rights protects freedom of expression and privacy online.Immigration & Refugee LawLaw dictates border control and visa allocations; Justice demands fair processing of asylum claims; Human Rights upholds the principle of non-refoulement (not returning someone to danger).Business & Human RightsLaw handles corporate governance and liability; Justice holds corporations accountable for exploitation; Human Rights ensures global supply chains don't use child or forced labor.3. Emerging & Specialized Intersections (21st Century)

As society evolves, new branches are actively forming at the intersection of these three pillars:

• Biomedical Law & Bioethics: Genetic editing, bodily autonomy, and equal access to life-saving healthcare.

• Climate Change Litigation: Suing governments or corporations for failing to protect future generations' human rights.

• Cyber Warfare & Humanitarian Law: Applying the rules of war and human rights to digital attacks.