Lex Publica (e-issn 2579-8855; p-issn 2354-9181) is an international, double blind peer reviewed, open access journal, featuring scholarly work which examines critical developments in the substance and process of legal systems throughout the world. Lex Publica published biannually online every June and December by Asosiasi Pimpinan Perguruan Tinggi Hukum Indonesia (APPTHI) and managed by Institute of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies (ISOCU), aims at critically investigating and pursuing academic insights of legal systems, theory, and institutions around the world. Lex Publica encourages legal scholars, analysts, policymakers, legal experts and practitioners to publish their empirical, doctrinal and/or theoretical research in as much detail as possible. Lex Publica publishes research papers, review article, literature reviews, case note, book review, symposia and short communications on a broad range of topical subjects such as civil law, common law, criminal law, international law, environmental law, business law, constitutional law, and numerous human rights-related topics. The journal encourages authors to submit articles that are ranging from 6000-8000 words in length including text, footnotes, and other accompanying material.