The intention of the editors and founders of the Cracow Studies of Constitutional and Legal History has been to publish research papers in a broadly conceived history of law, the state, and political and legal doctrines. In general, the editors prefer studies in the history of Polish law, as well as European law with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe, and also the history of ecclesiastical law. The papers accepted for publication may refer to all historical epochs, including ancient law, up to the political and social transformations which began in this part of Europe in 1989. The Cracow Studies of Constitutional and Legal History also publishes a chronicle of those academic conferences that feature the legal history of Central and Eastern Europe. Events of major importance in that field are covered additionally in special reports. While recently published monographs are reviewed regularly in the journal’s book review section, the editors may also dedicate space to works focused on academic controversy and polemics. The journal has a section for the peer-reviewed editions of legal and historical sources.