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Journals

A thematic selection of journals for research on law, technology and automated transport.

Inclusion reflects thematic relevance as assessed by ROAT, not a quality ranking or a recommendation for every manuscript. Consult the journals’ websites for current author instructions.

Law and technology

Law, Innovation and Technology

The relationship between law, innovation and emerging technologies. Connects with research on legal adaptation to automated vehicles.

International Review of Law, Computers & Technology

Legal issues surrounding computers and information technology. Relevant to digital infrastructure and the governance of technological systems in transport.

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Regulation, risk and lawmaking

European Journal of Risk Regulation

Interdisciplinary research on risk regulation. Relevant to the safety of emerging technologies and the design of regulatory regimes.

Regulation & Governance

Regulation and its institutional arrangements. Offers a broader context for studying authorisation, oversight and enforcement.

The Theory and Practice of Legislation

The theory and practice of legislation. Connects with the question of how lawmaking responds to technological change.

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European, comparative and labour law

Maastricht Journal of European and Comparative Law

European and comparative law. Relevant to comparisons of national regimes and their relationship with EU law.

European Law Open

Contextual and critical scholarship on European law. Connects with regulatory autonomy, the internal market and the broader implications of technology regulation.

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Legal history and social context

Law and History Review

The history of law, legal ideas and institutions. Provides historical context for studying legal responses to new technologies.

International Journal of Law in Context

Interdisciplinary research on law in its social context. Connects with institutional and social changes accompanying automation.

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Vehicles and interdisciplinary research

Automotive Innovation

Research on automotive technologies, including intelligent and connected vehicles. Provides technical context for ROAT’s work on safety, testing and operation.

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