We are delighted to announce the publication of the latest issue of the CIFILE Journal of International Law (CJIL), Volume 7, Issue 13 (February 2026), under the esteemed leadership of Editor-in-Chief Dr. Abbas Poorhashemi. As an open-access, semiannual, peer-reviewed journal affiliated with the Canadian Institute for International Law Expertise (CIFILE), this issue continues our commitment to fostering high-quality scholarship in international law, including human rights, European law, international arbitration, and more. All articles undergo rigorous peer review by international experts and are checked for originality using iThenticate, adhering to COPE ethical standards.
This volume features insightful contributions from global scholars, addressing pressing contemporary issues through original research, comparative analyses, and policy recommendations. Explore the full issue online for free at https://www.cifilejournal.com/.
Highlights from Vol. 7, Issue 13:
- Human Rights: Right to Live Free from Violence: Can the African Union Convention on Ending VAWG Deliver Justice Beyond Paper? Pages 1-10 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.30489/cifj.2025.529866.1143 Author: Ijeoma R. Nnantah-Ikechukwu This article examines the transformative potential of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AUC-EVAWG), adopted in 2025, using Nigerian case studies to highlight implementation challenges and recommend pathways for effective enforcement.
- Human Rights: Examining Workplace Mental Health: The Influence of Labour Legislation Pages 11-32 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.30489/cifj.2025.517011.1128 Author: Md. Fahmedul Islam Dewan Focusing on Bangladesh’s RMG sector, this study contrasts local laws with robust frameworks from Victoria, Australia, Canada, the UK, and ILO standards, proposing reforms to prioritize mental health protections.
- Using Anti-Satellite Weapons in Space Self-Defense: International Law Standards in Fourth Domain of Warfare Pages 33-48 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.30489/cifj.2025.528717.1134 Author: Jamshid Zargari This paper navigates the legal tensions of ASAT weapons in space, advocating for proportionate responses and international cooperation to mitigate escalation and debris risks.
- European Law: Doctrine of Legal Professional Privilege: Meaning, Scope, and the Nature of Lawyer’s Assurance of Confidentiality Pages 49-66 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.30489/cifj.2026.534556.1136 Author: Iniye Linda Iyaye Ikimi An analysis of legal professional privilege in common law jurisdictions like England, Nigeria, Australia, Canada, and the US, emphasizing its ethical and evidentiary dimensions under duress.
- International Arbitration: Role of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in Reviewing the Awards of the Court of Arbitration for Sport Pages 67-74 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.30489/cifj.2025.521640.1133 Author: Ghasemali Sabouri Exploring the CAS’s role in sports disputes and the Swiss Federal Supreme Court’s oversight, this article details legal procedures amid the growing economic significance of international sports.
- International Criminal Law: Retortion as a Way of Settlement of International Disputes Pages 75-84 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.30489/cifj.2026.559434.1142 Author: Harshi Gautam Defining retortion as a non-violent response mechanism, the paper discusses its place in modern international law alongside institutional methods like ICJ adjudication.
- Human Rights: Essence of Domicile in Matrimonial Disputes: A Comparative Analysis of Indian and English Legal Frameworks Pages 85-105 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.30489/cifj.2026.565201.1144 Authors: Pawan Kumar Yadav, Anju Tyagi A doctrinal comparison highlighting India’s fragmented approach to cross-border matrimonial issues versus England’s structured framework, calling for statutory reforms in India.
We invite researchers, academics, professionals, and students to submit original manuscripts for our upcoming issue, Vol. 7, Issue 14. Contributions may include research papers, case studies, reviews, or conceptual frameworks in international law fields. Submissions are free, peer-reviewed, and open access. For guidelines and to submit, visit https://www.cifilejournal.com/.
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