Date of Award
1-1-2000
Thesis Type
Masters
Document Type
Thesis
Divisions
Faculty of Law
Department
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Institution
Universiti Malaya
Abstract
The thesis is divided into six chapters and it endeavors to describe the interface between International Commercial Arbitration and Information Technology. The use of computers, e-mail, online conferences and the Internet have two-fold impact on arbitration. On the one hand it sets new standards in International Commerce. Electronic Commerce is an example. Intellectual Property issues also arise over the Internet. The issues at stake with respect to arbitration are, can arbitration be a means of dispute resolution in this context? After a general introduction in the first chapter, the kinds of disputes that may arise over Internet and in Electronic Commerce would be dealt with in the second chapter, while the third chapter will deal with the available options for dispute resolution for these kinds of disputes. Chapter four will focus on how arbitration could act as a dispute resolution mechanism for disputes arising over Internet and in Electronic Commerce. The second issue that arises is how information technology could be used in arbitration. Could arbitration be conducted online? Many legal issues arise in this context. An example could be the conclusion of the arbitration agreement. The next is the question of where to locate the seat of arbitration. Finally it will be the enforcement of awards that are a result of online arbitration. Chapter five analyses and elaborates on these issues. It will also discuss whether the legal framework is in place to cater to the would highlight that arbitration could be an effective alternative dispute resolution mechanism for disputes arising over Internet and in Electronic Commerce. It would also emphasize that technology would play a great role in international commercial arbitration in the years to come.
Additional Information
Dissertation (M.A) – Faculty of Law, Universiti Malaya, 2000.
Recommended Citation
Chandru, Ganesh, "International commercial arbitration and information technology" (2000). Student Works (2000-2009). 320.
https://knova.um.edu.my/student_works_2000s/320
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