Narrowing the Accountability Gap for Transnational Justice: The Significance of Private International Law in Enforcing Human Rights

Shahzada Aamir Mushtaq, Khurram Baig, Rehman Akhtar and Shabnam Shahab

Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies, 2023, vol. 5, issue 3, 319-332

Abstract: Purpose: The study endeavors to investigate the convergence of technologies and the implications for legal pluralism in human rights enforcement. It aims to examine how private international law can adapt to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, block-chain, and the Internet of Things.Design/Methodology/Approach: By analyzing select case studies, this research article aims to provide practical examples of how private international law has been applied, or could be applied, to enforce human rights in the digital sphere. It seeks to extract lessons from precedents to inform future legal approaches.Findings: Building on the findings, this article aims to propose actionable policy recommendations for lawmakers, regulators, and international organizations. It also aims to speculate on future trends and challenges in the evolving landscape of human rights enforcement in the digital era.Implications/Originality/Value: The research strives to explore the ethical dimensions surrounding the application of private international law in the digital age. It aims to establish normative frameworks that balance human rights protection with other legitimate interests.

Keywords: Accountability Gap; Transnational Justice; Private International Law; Human Rights; Digital Era (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.26710/sbsee.v5i3.2751

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