Other channels such as the 24/7 Point of Contact established under Article 35 of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime must be used for sending requests for mutual assistance for the investigation and prosecution of cybercrime. The 24/7 points of contact are provided for investigations involving electronic evidence that require assistance from foreign law enforcement. In investigations involving computer networks, it is often important for investigators to move at unprecedented speeds to preserve electronic data and locate suspects, often by asking Internet Service Providers to assist by preserving data. Therefore, to enhance and supplement traditional methods of obtaining assistance, this mechanism can be used to expedite contacts between two jurisdictions. The 24/7 Network of Contact Points is provided to countries acceding to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime, the Group of 8 countries (G8) and Interpol. Since Mauritius acts as a hub for knowledge exchange within Africa, it is imperative for law enforcement agencies to make maximum use of these communication channels in the fight against cybercrime and sharing of information between other countries. 7.5.1 Harmonised legal frameworks Differences in national laws and the capacity of local agencies to enforce those laws can create a barrier to effective international co-operation on cybercrime. Savvy cyber-criminals can exploit these inconsistencies by operating in countries with weak laws or enforcement regimes. Mauritius acceded to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime in November 2013. The principles enshrined in the Budapest Convention are being implemented through the Global Action on Cybercrime (GLACY) Project. GLACY is a joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe aimed at supporting countries worldwide in the implementation of the Budapest Convention. The Convention provides a comprehensive model framework of offences and law enforcement powers and facilitates close co-operation between member countries. It has become the cornerstone of a harmonised approach to cybercrime for a growing global community of nations. Following the successful implementation of the GLACY project, there is a GLACY + project running up to 2020. The specific objective of GLACY is to enable criminal justice authorities to engage in international co-operation on cybercrime and electronic evidence on the basis of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime. Results are expected in the following areas:     Engagement of decision-makers Harmonisation of legislation Judicial training Law enforcement capacities 22 | P a g e