The advent of the information society necessitates a review of the existing rules and regulations governing telecommunications facilities. The old legal framework, which in most countries dates from the turn of the century, is in need of replacement. Modern information technology dictates reform

Richard's whole academic career has been devoted to the concepts of 'information' and 'informatics' in relation to the law. In my contribution I will concentrate on the first. My question will be: what is the information society and can we still regulate it by law? The size of this article...