2011 年 47 巻 2 号 p. 39-52
Incidents of crime arising from the use of online terminals are currently dealt with by applying existing laws to them, on a case by case basis, after the event. This system of responding to crime after it has occurred is, however, thought to be ineffective in dealing with an online community. I believes that it is important to establish a special framework of preventative laws and regulations in order to prevent the occurrence of crimes related to the use of media in the soon-to-come ubiquitous community. Such a step would be effective in preventing online crime. This paper takes into account the current regulatory status of online community and debates the need for the establishment of systems and laws specific to an advanced communication policy in preparation for an advanced information communication network society as envisaged by the government.