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12/24/24, 2:08 PM SLC Hosts Workshop on 'Criminal Intent in Cybercrime' |ESG Mena
“This must be complemented by comprehensive legislation specifically designed to address and manage this evolving
category of crime. Organising this workshop underscores our commitment to raising legal awareness about cybercrimes,

their risks, implications, and the mechanisms required to combat and mitigate them.”

The workshop, led by Dr Yahia Al Adwan, Senior Legal Advisor at the Technical Office of the SLC, brought together a
distinguished group of legal and technical specialists from various government entities. Discussions addressed a range of
critical topics, including the concept and distinctive characteristics of cybercrime. Participants also explored the evidentiary

requirements necessary to establish intent, instances where intent may be absent, and the concept of unintentional error in
cybercrime cases.

Al Muhairi highlighted the importance of a well-defined legal framework to determine criminal intent in cybercrime
cases. “Such a framework is essential for ensuring accountability, facilitating effective prosecution, and preventing impunity”,
he said. “This enhances the efficiency of our legal ecosystems in combating cybercrimes, which pose an escalating threat to

the security of nations, communities, and individuals in today’s interconnected world.”

CYBERCRIME LEGISLATION

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