League of Arab States
General Secretariat
Arab Convention on Combating Information
Technology Offences
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Preamble:
The Arab States signatory hereto,
Desiring to enhance cooperation between themselves to combat
information technology offences threatening their security, interests
and the safety of their communities,
Convinced of the need to adopt a common criminal policy aimed
at protecting the Arab society against information technology offences,
Taking into account the high religious and moral principles,
especially the ordinances of Islamic Law (Shari’a), as well as the
human heritage of the Arab Nation which rejects all forms of crimes,
and having regard to public order in every State,
Adhering to the relevant Arab and international treaties and
charters on human rights, and guaranteeing, respecting and protecting
them,
Have agreed as follows:
Chapter I
General Provisions
Article 1: Purpose of the Convention:
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