Society & Economicsarticle2026-08-09

Law as a Permanent Covenant of Justice for All

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Abstract

This article explores the fundamental shift in the concept of law from a "punitive tool" for the unwary to a "proactive protective engineering" in the digital age. It refutes the misconceptions surrounding the phrase "The law does not protect the foolish," highlighting how modern legislation intervenes to protect individuals from algorithmic manipulation (dark patterns) and digital adhesion contracts. Furthermore, the article examines the pivotal role of the lawyer as a "preventive engineer" and strategic advisor, emphasizing the importance of legal awareness and proactive strategies to safeguard individual rights in a complex cyberspace.

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View paper (DOI)Open access versionOpenAlexZenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)Published 2026-08-09

Authors: Nouha Keilani