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12/24/24, 2:03 PM SLC organises workshop on 'Criminal Intent in Cybercrime'

SLC organises workshop on 'Criminal Intent in

Cybercrime'

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12/19/2024 8:24:28 AM

(MENAFN- Orient Planet Group) 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

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