Brazilian Journal of Criminal Science

About the Journal

The Brazilian Journal of Criminal Sciences aims to publish scientific papers related to criminal sciences, comprising the areas of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedural Law and Criminology.The journal also publishes interdisciplinary works in the humanities and social sciences, as long as they present contributions that dialog with the themes and problems of criminal sciences. In order to cover the editorial scope, the journal is divided into the following sections: (a) Criminal Law; (b) Criminal Procedure; and (c) Criminology.

Aiming to develop solid knowledge in the criminal sciences that will have an impact on judicial practice, BJCrim also publishes critical commentaries on jurisprudential decisions, preferably those emanating from higher and international courts, as well as opinions. With the aim of also dialoguing with academia, the journal publishes critical reviews, interviews and research reports. These contributions are mainly included in section (d) Law by those who do it or can be published independently.