Laws perspectives that will mean an international convention

    Order Description     QUESTION. It is certainly the case that transactions over the internet certainly can give rise to complex questions including private international law question. Unfortunately, governments, judiciaries and legislatures have not provided definite answers to some of the issues raised. It is certainly the case that neither the common law nor the Brussels I Regulation provide an adequate regime. Some have suggested a global regulation of the internet and the problems it generates. From a conflict of laws perspectives that will mean an international convention that address the jurisdiction and choice of law issues that arise in internet transactions. • For example, which court should have jurisdiction in a case where a defamatory matter is posted online and is accessible worldwide? • What law should the court which assumes jurisdiction in such a case apply? Others have suggested reform of national law as opposed to a global convention. • What do you think is the best approach to dealing with the conflict of laws issues generated by internet transactions? • How is NIGERIA legal system dealing with the issue of regulating the internet? • Are there any relevant legislation or case law on the subject that you can share from NIGERIA legal system?