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The Moral Dimensions of Lying and Spreading Lies in Cyberspace and Related Criminal Policy in Iranian and Iraqi Law
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Dana Ghader Mostafa1   , Salman Alipour2 , Siamak Jafarzadeh3 |
1- PhD Student in Criminal Law and Criminology, Department of Jurisprudence and Islamic Law, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
2- Department of Jurisprudence and Islamic Law, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran , alipoursalman102@gmail.com
3- Department of Jurisprudence and Islamic Law, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran |
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Abstract: (122 Views) |
Background: Due to the difficulty of obtaining common information when expressing opinions, cyberspace is very suitable for many forms of lying and spreading lies, which makes this environment necessary to develop ethical protocols and criminal enforcement guarantees for these protocols. Criminal policy plays an important role in maintaining public order and individual rights in the face of spreading lies through social networks in the countries of Iran and Iraq. Therefore, the present study aims to examine the moral dimensions of lying and spreading lies in cyberspace and related criminal policy in Iranian and Iraqi law.
Conclusion: Philosophical opinions on whether lying is morally wrong or not vary, but many forms of lying in cyberspace are considered unethical behavior because they damage the reputation of individuals, disrupt public order, disturb the minds of society, and destroy public trust, and such behavior should be prevented with criminal and legal levers. While both Iran and Iraq have laws to combat the spread of lies, legal gaps are evident in both legal systems, especially in the face of technological developments and cyberspace. These shortcomings include the incomplete distinction between forgivable and unforgivable crimes, the lack of an independent and comprehensive bill for cybercrimes, and the need to improve public education methods in this area. Therefore, amending existing laws and enacting more comprehensive regulations to combat the spread of lies in the context of social networks, especially given the specific characteristics of cyberspace, are essential necessities for both countries |
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| Keywords: Ethics, Criminal Policy, Spreading Lies, Lying, Social Networks |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/02/23 | Accepted: 2025/04/26 | Published: 2025/07/1
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