The Internet, Development, Human Rights and the Law in Africa

This book explores the impact of the internet in Africa, examining legal policy implications and responses to human rights, development, trade, criminal law, intellectual property, and social justice. It offers insights from renowned and emerging African scholars on whether access to the internet is a human right, privacy implications, e-commerce, cybercrime, electronic evidence, freedom of expression, and intellectual property protection.

Format: Hardback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the profound impact of the internet on Africa, examining its legal policy implications and legal responses across a wide range of domains. It explores the multifaceted challenges and opportunities that the internet presents, including human rights, development, trade, criminal law, intellectual property, and social justice. Renowned and emerging African scholars engage in critical discussions, examining whether access to the internet should be considered a fundamental human right, the implications of privacy in the digital age, the growth of e-commerce, the fight against cybercrime, the use of electronic evidence in legal proceedings, the delicate balance between freedom of expression and intellectual property protection, and the diverse approaches taken by African legal systems to address these complex tensions.

The book serves as an invaluable resource for a diverse spectrum of stakeholders, including researchers, scholars, postgraduate students, policymakers, legislators, lawyers, judicial officers, crime-fighting agencies, national human rights institutions, civil society organizations, international and regional organizations, and human rights monitoring bodies. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the legal landscape, shedding light on the complex interplay between technology, law, and society in Africa.

With its insightful perspectives and comprehensive coverage, this book offers valuable insights into the ongoing debates and developments surrounding the internet in Africa, contributing to a better understanding of the legal challenges and opportunities that arise in this rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Weight: 620g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032310725