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SLC organises workshop on ‘Criminal

Intent in Cybercrime’

December 21, 2024 13

The General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC)
organised an educational workshop titled ‘Criminal Intent in Cybercrime.’ The event aimed to

deepen participants’ legal understanding of cybercrimes, particularly distinguishing them from
traditional crimes. It also provided a comprehensive examination of the key components of
cybercrime, with a focus on the critical element of criminal intent.

The workshop underscored the approach adopted by UAE legislators in defining criminal intent
as a vital prerequisite for prosecuting cybercrimes and imposing penalties. Participants

engaged in in-depth discussions on the general concept of criminal intent and its specific
applications to cybercrimes. The unique characteristics of cybercrime were explored, alongside

the substantive, procedural, and legal challenges these crimes pose. Attendees also examined
the complexities involved in detecting, proving, and attributing cybercrimes to their
perpetrators. A key focus of the discussions was the necessity of international collaboration to

combat the global proliferation of cybercrime.

H.E. Ahmad bin Meshar Al Muhairi, SLC Secretary General, expressed his concerns regarding
the rising threat of cybercrime in the digital age. He stated: “Cybercrimes represent an

escalating challenge in the digital age, necessitating the development and implementation of
effective strategies to achieve digital and cyber security. 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.”

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