Research and development in private law

Research and development in private law

Applicable Rules for Regulating Relationships Between Individuals on the Internet

Document Type : Original Article

Author
Assistant Professor, Department of Private Law, Farabi Campus, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Some believe that, if we aim to regulate social relations on the Internet, we should simply leave it alone to reach equilibrium; then regulations such as the economy and technical powers will regulate it. However, some oppose leaving this area uncontrolled and believe that problems arising from human relationships cannot be overcome with this approach. It must be subject to legal norms. These norms can either be derived from existing legal traditions or may require the establishment of new rules. Additionally, these norms can be enforced at either domestic or international levels. Because of the connection between criminal and public law issues and the sovereignty of countries, there must definitely be a territorial rule. Furthermore, if we consider dispute resolution to be a role for law, judicial authorities require the determination of judicial and legal jurisdiction in any case. The most effective approach to accomplish this task is to adopt the effect theory and recognition the most relevant action to the legal system.
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