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SLC organises workshop on 'Criminal Intent in

Cybercrime'

19/12/2024

December 19, 2024 - 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."

Al Muhairi further highlighted the importance of a well-defined legal framework to determine criminal intent in
cybercrime cases. He noted: "Such a framework is essential for ensuring accountability, facilitating effective

prosecution, and preventing impunity. 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."

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.

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