high skill standards and the capacity to innovate. It will also champion the
coordination of training programmes between the government and the
private sector.
5.5 Legislation
One of the objectives of the national policy framework is the expansion of the
country’s internet connection capabilities so that every stakeholder will be
able to conduct business and have access to a wide range of governmental
services. As a corollary to this, it is recognized that the government must play
an important role in ensuring that there is clear policy with a regulatory and
legal framework in relation to cybercrime. The GoRTT would therefore
develop a national cybercrime policy and enact national cybercrime
legislation.
Recognizing that strong policing of cybercrime is necessary for the enjoyment
of the benefits of the digital environment, the GoRTT will develop a welldefined legal framework to establish and maintain order and security for
users of the electronic environment and sanction those who deliberately cause
damage to computers and electronic networks.
The legislative framework will:
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Adopt an omnibus approach to tackle computer and computer-related
crime to account for rapid ICT developments at the global level;
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Establish offences which include, illegal access, illegal interception, and
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infringement of Intellectual Property Rights, identity-related crimes,
unsolicited electronic junk mail or SPAM, cyber-bullying, as well as
aiding and abetting;
Facilitate the collection and admissibility of electronic evidence;
Encourage cross-border investigations with regional and international
governments and their enforcement agencies; and
Create a pool of judicial experts from public and private sectors to
share expertise and knowledge.
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