
Academic Journal
Q1Hague Journal on the Rule of Law
About Hague Journal on the Rule of Law
Hague Journal on the Rule of Law is a scholarly journal published by Springer International Publishing AG. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 0.909 and H-index of 29.
Coverage: 2009-2026. Research categories: Law (Q1).
Verified field sources
- Journal Impact Factor: 3.3 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Impact Factor year: 2024 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Editor(s): Ronald Janse LLD (Editor-in-Chief) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
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Topics in published research
Judicial and Constitutional Studies; European and International Law Studies; International Law and Human Rights; Human Rights and Development; European Criminal Justice and Data Protection; International Law and Aviation.
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Reported open-access list prices
2,590.00 USD; 3,590.00 EUR
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