It is with great pleasure that we announce the publication of the second issue of the IUM Journal of Laws (IUMJOL), which commenced its scholarly journey in 2024. Since its inception, IUMJOL has remained firmly committed to promoting rigorous, high-quality, and impactful legal research, serving as a platform for critical engagement with contemporary legal challenges at national, and international levels.

The IUM Journal of Laws (IUMJOL), Volume 2, Issue 1 (2025), brings together a diverse and comprehensive collection of multidisciplinary research contributions from distinguished international scholars. Through this collaborative scholarly engagement, the journal seeks to foster critical dialogue, promote comparative legal perspectives, and contribute meaningfully to ongoing debates in contemporary legal scholarship. The articles in this volume examine significant legal issues spanning environmental protection in conflict situations, constitutional development and judicial review in the Maldives, corporate governance and directors’ accountability in comparative perspective, and child protection and legal reform grounded in Islamic legal principles, offering both analytical depth and practical relevance.

Overall, this issue of IUMJOL aims to provide scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students with intellectually stimulating and practically relevant research, while reaffirming the journal’s role as a dynamic platform for legal inquiry, academic exchange, and the advancement of legal knowledge. The Editorial Board extends its sincere gratitude to the contributing authors for their valuable scholarship, the peer reviewers for their rigorous and constructive evaluations, and the editorial and technical teams for their professionalism and dedication, all of which were essential in ensuring the quality and successful publication of this issue.