International Research Foundation of Law and Criminology (IRFLC)

  Announcement of the Publication of Postmodern Criminology A New Scholarly Work by Professor Dr. Hassan Mohammadi Nevisi ,  President of the International Research Foundation of Law and Criminology (IRFLC)  It is with great respect and honor that we announce the publication of the new book Postmodern Criminology , authored by Professor Dr. Hassan Mohammadi Nevisi , the esteemed President of the International Research Foundation of Law and Criminology (IRFLC) , and published by Lambert Academic Publishing . This distinguished academic work represents a significant contribution to the reexamination of classical criminological concepts and theories within the postmodern paradigm . It offers a critical analysis of social structures, legal processes, and the redefinition of crime in contemporary societies. Through a synthesis of philosophical, sociological, and legal perspectives, Postmodern Criminology provides an in-depth exploration of the fundamental transformations s...

  Green Criminology: Understanding Environmental Harm Through the Lens of Criminology Green Criminology is a subfield of criminology that focuses on the relationship between crime, environmental harm, and the law. It examines how human actions impact the environment and seeks to understand and address the crimes that result from environmental degradation, exploitation, and pollution. Unlike traditional criminology, which primarily deals with crimes committed by individuals or groups, green criminology focuses on the broader, often systemic, causes of environmental harm, including corporate negligence, government policies, and global economic systems. At its core, green criminology asks important questions about the environmental damage caused by human activities and challenges us to rethink our approach to criminal justice, ethics, and sustainability. This area of study emphasizes the need for both legal reform and societal changes in how we perceive the rights of nature and the...

  🌍 Call for Applications and Nominations Top 10 Lawyers, Law Scholars, and Criminologists Worldwide Organized by the International Research Foundation of Law and Criminology (IRFLC) The International Research Foundation of Law and Criminology (IRFLC) is pleased to launch a global call to identify and honor the Top 10 Lawyers, Top 10 Law Scholars, and Top 10 Criminologists whose work has made a profound impact in their fields. This international recognition aims to highlight excellence, innovation, and dedication in the pursuit of justice, legal scholarship, and criminological research. We warmly invite applications and nominations from across the globe. Whether you are an accomplished expert or wish to nominate someone whose contributions deserve global recognition, we welcome your participation. 🔗 For more information and to apply or submit a nomination, please visit: Top 10 Law Scholars Top 10 Lawyers   Top 10 Criminologists Let’s celebrate those who shape the...

  WARSAW, Poland – June 26, 2025 – A global coalition of organizational leaders and justice advocates issued an urgent call to action today to reverse the worldwide decline in the rule of law, marked by the release of the Warsaw Principles at the conclusion of the 2025 World Justice Forum. The Warsaw Principles represent a unified front against rising authoritarian pressures and a framework for collective action to strengthen accountability.  The announcement comes at a critical time, as the World Justice Project (WJP) reports that the rule of law has deteriorated in 77% of countries over the past decade. The Warsaw Principles create a common agenda for the diverse array of organizations working to counter this trend.  "The Warsaw Principles are not an abstract declaration. They are a call to action," stated Alejandro Ponce, Executive Director of the World Justice Project, the Forum’s organizer. "Reversing the rule of law recession requires stronger conne...

   Contrary to current concerns about increasing violence, youth crime has fallen significantly in many developed countries over the past 20 to 30 years. This is the key finding of a study by a German-Swedish team of criminologists who evaluated data from over 30 European countries, Canada, and the US. The main reason for the decline in crime is that many aspects of young people's lives have changed in recent decades, including their relationship with their parents, attitude towards school, and view of crime. Young people also spend less free time together and drink significantly less alcohol.   In a nutshell Trend: In many developed countries, youth crime has declined significantly over the past 20 to 30 years. Causes: Young people drink less alcohol, spend less uncontrolled time with their peers, and are under closer parental supervision. Outlook: It is not yet entirely clear what impact the pandemic will have on youth crime. However, a possible revers...

 Ten years after world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda, a new UN report finds that none of the 12 targets under Sustainable Development Goal 16 are on track. Moreover, 15 per cent of the Goal’s targets are regressing, based on a recent assessment by the UN Statistics Division.  The  Global Progress Report on Sustainable Development Goal 16  released today by UNDP, UNODC, and OHCHR underscores the central role of peaceful, just and inclusive societies in advancing the United Nations’ founding vision.   Yet instead of progress, the past decade has brought surging conflict-related deaths, rising attacks on journalists and human rights defenders, and growing discrimination, leaving the world further from the vision of peaceful, just and inclusive societies than it was in 2015.  “The message of this report could not be clearer: without urgent investment in governance that is inclusive, effective and accountable, the foundations of our s...

  This month, the European Commission released its  LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030 , a renewed and ambitious step in the European Union’s commitment to equality, inclusion, and human rights. Building on the  2020–2025 framework , it reaffirms the goal of making “a Union of Equality” a lived reality, while confronting the surge in anti-LGBTIQ rhetoric and violence across Europe and beyond. The strategy aims to strengthen the EU’s legal and policy framework against discrimination, calling for the full implementation of the  Equal Treatment Directive and stronger safeguards against hate speech, hate crimes, and “conversion practices.” It also reinforces commitments to inclusive education, equitable health care, and recognition of diverse families across member states. By embedding LGBTIQ+ equality in EU external action, the strategy positions the EU as a global defender of LGBTIQ+ rights. Through the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperat...

  NEW YORK, September 22, 2025— As world leaders gather in New York for the High-Level segment of the UN General Assembly, the urgency to uphold the international rule of law is more important than ever. The ongoing genocide in Gaza presents a profound challenge to the integrity of that legal order and demands the collective action of States to uphold their binding legal obligations under international law. In the face of unspeakable cruelty and flagrant violations of the most fundamental norms of international law, including the prohibition of genocide – a prohibition in the form of a peremptory norm (jus cogens) – failure to act now constitutes a profound abdication of both legal and moral responsibility. All States must take immediate and effective measures, within the scope of international law, to prevent the continuation of genocide in Gaza. Enshrined in the 1948 Genocide Convention, the principle of preventing and punishing genocide obliges the international c...

 Developing a Climate Litigation Framework: China's Contribution to International Environmental Law Although "climate litigation" is not an indigenous term in China, localizing it is essential to support the development of an independent environmental legal knowledge system in China. Rooted in China's judicial tradition, which emphasizes substantive rationality, traditional legal theories have primarily focused on environmental law. However, the contemporary practices in the rule of law have created an unclear trajectory for climate litigation. Research in this area has long been trapped in a paradigm that relies on lawsuits for ecological environmental damage compensation and environmental public interest litigation, leading to a significant disconnect between theoretical frameworks and practical application. With the advancement of the "dual carbon" strategic goals-carbon peaking and carbon neutrality-it has become imperative to redefine the co...

  An international conference titled “Relations Between the Judiciary and the Other Two Powers of the State” was held in Baku on October 14, 2025, at Baku Convention Center On October 14, 2025, an international conference on the topic “Relations Between the Judiciary and the Other Two Powers of the State”, dedicated to the "Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty," was held at Baku Convention Center as part of the 67th General Assembly of the International Association of Judges (IAJ). The conference was attended by nearly 300 delegates from 71 countries around the world, including judges, lawyers, government officials, representatives of international organizations, as well as renowned legal experts. In his opening speech, Ramiz Rzayev, Chairman of the Azerbaijan Union of Judges, emphasized that one of the fundamental pillars of a democratic society is the rule of law. He noted that the principle of separation of powers is essential in forming a legal state....