About the Journal

Restitution Law Review is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal devoted to the systematic study of restitution, unjust enrichment, remedies, and closely related areas of private law. The journal provides an international scholarly forum for rigorous legal analysis, comparative inquiry, and critical engagement with both theoretical and practical developments in restitutionary principles across jurisdictions.

Published by Marenex Press, the Restitution Law Review is committed to maintaining high standards of academic quality, editorial independence, and ethical publishing practice. The journal seeks to publish work that contributes meaningfully to doctrinal clarity, advances scholarly debate, and enhances understanding of restitution and unjust enrichment within common law and comparative legal frameworks. Submissions are welcomed from established scholars, practitioners, judges, and early-career researchers whose work demonstrates originality, analytical depth, and relevance to contemporary legal discourse.

The journal is published on a bi-annual basis and follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process. All manuscripts are subject to initial editorial screening to ensure alignment with the journal’s scope and standards, followed by evaluation by independent subject-matter experts. Editorial decisions are made solely on the basis of scholarly merit, originality, and contribution to the field, ensuring transparency and academic integrity throughout the publication process.

Restitution Law Review operates under a fully open-access publishing model to promote the widest possible dissemination of legal scholarship. All published articles are made freely and permanently accessible online without subscription or access barriers. To support sustainable open-access publishing, the journal levies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of GBP 600, payable only upon acceptance of a manuscript. The APC supports editorial administration, peer review management, production, online hosting, and long-term digital preservation.

All articles published in the journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) License. This license permits users to read, download, share, and adapt the content for non-commercial purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the author(s) and the journal, and any changes are clearly indicated. The copyright of all published content is held by the Restitution Law Review, ensuring consistent stewardship and long-term protection of the journal’s scholarly record.

Through its commitment to academic rigor, open access, and ethical publishing, the Restitution Law Review aims to serve as a leading reference point for scholarship in restitution and unjust enrichment law. The journal seeks to support global academic exchange, inform legal practice and adjudication, and contribute to the ongoing development of private law scholarship worldwide.