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Author Guidelines

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE AUTHORS AND PUBLISHING CONDITIONS

  • ICLR seeks to publish original research papers that make a significant contribution to legal studies in the field of international, Euroepean and comparative law. Discussions, book reviews, notes and information’s are also accepted for publication.
  • No fees or charges are required for manuscript processing or publishing of the papers.
  • Authors are encouraged to submit their articles electronically – via email at editors address: iclr@upol.cz.
  • Sending a manuscript indicates that papers is not actively under consideration for publication with other journals.
  • Recommended extent of manuscripts is:
  • 15–25 pages (27000–45000 characters, including spaces) for articles
  • 2–10 pages (3600–18000 characters, including spaces) for discussions, book reviews, notes and information’s.
  • Manuscripts should be written in English (occasionally in German and French) and must include: title, names, e-mail addresses and affiliations of all authors, abstract (100–150 words), keywords (5–10), introduction, main text and conclusion and list of references in alphabetical order. The preferred format is MS Word (.doc and .docx documents). Text of papers should be properly divided into separate paragraphs; each paragraph starting in a new line. For quotations and notes please, use the automatic function – Insert / Footnote. All notes should be numbered automatically.
  • For footnotes, references and quotations style see journals´ Style Sheet (available at iclr.upol.cz).
  • All manuscripts fulfilling the formal requirements undergo a double blind review process provided by the members of the Editorial Board and two anonymous external reviewers. The double blind process means that neither the author knows the reviewer’s identity nor the reviewer knows the name of the author or other reviewer. The manuscript is accepted, accepted con¬ditionally or rejected on the basis of the reviewers’ suggestions. If accepted conditionally, the author is supposed to correct it while taking the remarks of the reviewers into account and the reviewers are entitled to ask for re-evaluation of the paper. The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief. Finally, accepted manuscripts are edited in accordance with the practices of the journal.
  • Editors reserve the right to refuse any contribution which does not comply with the requirements of form and content or which will be assessed as not suitable for publishing by the reviewer.
  • The editors reserve the right to decide on the need of author’s corrections. If the editor’s office finds there is no necessity of author’s corrections, the author is not authorized to require it.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

Articles

Výchozí pravidla sekce

Copyright Notice

Licence Agreement

Agreement on the Transfer of Copyright

(General Terms for Publication In International and Comparative Law Review)

I. Parties to the Agreement

  1. Publisher: Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci, Právnická fakulta, tř. 17. listopadu 8, 771 11, Olomouc, Česká republika.

(hereinafter "Publisher")

  1. Author:

The individual or group of individuals submitting their work for publication. In the case of multiple authors, they are referred to collectively as the "Author."

 

II. General Provisions

  1. By submitting a scientific article, discussion paper, or review (hereinafter “Article”) to the International and Comparative Law Review (hereinafter “Journal”), the Author agrees fully and irrevocably to the terms of this agreement. The Author may revoke this agreement only prior to acceptance of the Article.
  2. This agreement becomes effective once the Article is published in the Journal.
  3. The Editor-in-Chief and Executive Editor, as representatives of the Publisher, manage the editorial process and confirm acceptance of the Article.
  4. Acceptance is confirmed electronically, typically via email. The Author must acknowledge receipt of acceptance promptly.

III. Grant of Rights

  1. The Author grants the Publisher the following rights to the Article and any supplemental materials:
  2. To publish, distribute, transmit, and otherwise use the Article in electronic and print formats, in all forms and media, worldwide, and in all languages.
  3. To provide the Article in electronic and online platforms.
  4. These rights are exclusive, free of charge, and granted for the full term of copyright, without geographical limitation. The Author retains rights outlined in Article V.
  5. The Publisher may transfer or license these rights to third parties.
  6. The Author also grants the Publisher the right to exploit the Article through current and future forms of media, including granting licenses to third parties, for free or for remuneration.

IV. Author’s Warranties

  1. The Author confirms and guarantees that:
    • The Article is original and has not been published elsewhere.
    • The Article is not under consideration for publication in another journal.
    • All authors and their contributions are disclosed, ensuring compliance with anti-ghostwriting policies.
    • Sources of funding are acknowledged in the Article.
    • The Author has adhered to academic and publication ethics.
    • Permissions for copyrighted material are obtained and appropriately credited.
    • Co-authors, if any, are aware of and consent to the terms of this agreement.
    • The Article contains no defamatory, unlawful, or rights-infringing material.

V. Retained Rights of the Author

  1. The Author retains the right to:
    • Make copies of the Article for personal use or teaching purposes.
    • Share copies with research colleagues for personal use.
    • Present the Article at conferences and distribute copies to attendees.
    • Retain patent and trademark rights related to the Article.
    • Include the Article in theses, dissertations, or collected works, with acknowledgment of its original publication.
    • Use portions or excerpts in other works, provided proper attribution is given.

 

VI. Publisher's Rights to Reject or Withdraw the Article

  1. The Publisher reserves the right to reject the Article if it:
    • Fails to meet copyright standards.
    • Does not meet the Journal’s formal requirements.
    • Contains inaccuracies or lacks sufficient explanation.
    • Shows significant editorial or ethical deficiencies.
  2. If deficiencies are identified, the Publisher may:
    • Extend the revision period.
    • Accept the Article after corrections are made.
    • Withdraw from the agreement if deficiencies are not resolved within the specified timeframe.
  3. If the Article is rejected, all granted rights revert to the Author.

 

VII. Online Access and Licensing

  1. The Journal may be made available online via the Publisher’s website or other platforms.
  2. Articles may be published under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) license or similar, ensuring non-commercial sharing with proper attribution.
  3. The Publisher may display the Author’s details, including:
    • Name, academic titles, and positions.
    • Affiliations at the time of submission.
    • Contact information, such as email addresses and research identifiers (e.g., ORCID, Scopus Author ID).

VIII. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  1. Matters not addressed in this agreement are governed by Czech copyright and related laws.
  2. Any disputes will be resolved by the courts of the Czech Republic.

IX. Additional Provisions

1. This agreement applies unless an individual contract between the Publisher and the Author states otherwise.

Privacy Statement

Data Privacy and Protection Statement

The data collected from both registered and non-registered users of the International and Comparative Law Review (ICLR) is consistent with the standard operations of peer-reviewed academic journals. This includes:

  • Information required for communication during the editorial process,
  • Details used to inform readers about authorship and content editing,
  • Aggregated data on readership behaviors, as well as
  • Geopolitical and social data related to scholarly communication.

The editorial team uses this data to manage, publish, and continually improve the journal. Anonymized and aggregated data may also be shared with the Public Knowledge Project (PKP)—the developer of the journal’s publishing platform—for purposes of platform development and enhancement. Appropriate exceptions, such as article metrics, may be included in this sharing. Neither ICLR nor PKP will sell this data or use it for any purpose beyond those explicitly stated here.

Responsibility for Research Data

Authors publishing in ICLR are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards concerning human subject data included in their research.

Commitment to Data Privacy Standards

ICLR is committed to adhering to standards for data privacy, including the provisions of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These provisions include:

  1. Breach Notification: Timely notification in case of data breaches.
  2. Right of Access: Ensuring users can access their personal data.
  3. Right to Be Forgotten: Allowing users to request the deletion of their data.
  4. Data Portability: Providing users the ability to transfer their data.
  5. Privacy by Design: Incorporating data protection into all journal systems and workflows.

The GDPR also acknowledges the public interest in the availability of data, which is particularly relevant to maintaining the public record of scholarly publishing with the utmost integrity.