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Charter / A Panorama imprint

Research for
fairer systems.

Charter publishes research that strengthens law, governance, and public life, advancing a more just, open, and evidence-informed society.

Evidence / Accountability / A more inclusive tomorrow

Stronger institutions.
Brighter futures.

Charter is the law, policy, and society imprint of Panorama Scholarly Group. We publish rigorous, independent research that advances understanding of the institutions and relationships shaping public life.

We believe evidence, open inquiry, and accountable scholarship are essential to fairer and more resilient societies.

Our journal programme

8 active journals and growing

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Research for the systems we share.

A growing programme of journals connecting legal reasoning, public policy, governance, and the social sciences.

For authors and editors

A trusted home for research with real-world impact.

We welcome original research, reviews, and perspectives that deepen understanding of law, policy, and society. Our journals are committed to rigorous peer review, editorial independence, and a clear route from strong ideas to meaningful public scholarship.

Independent research
for a fairer society.

Charter by Panorama

Knowledge in the public interest.

Charter and Panorama Scholarly Group work together to champion independent research, informed debate, and evidence-based solutions for a more just and resilient world.

People and rightsInstitutions and accountabilitySociety and opportunity