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Report of the Commonwealth Working Group of Experts on Cybercrime

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Developed in 2012-2014 by the Commonwealth Working Group of Experts on Cybercrime pursuant to the mandate the Commonwealth Law Ministers’ Meeting held in Sydney on 11-14 July 2011
Delivered at the Meeting of Commonwealth Law Ministers and Senior Officials in Gaborone, Botswana on 5–8 May 2014
1st part:
- finds that the implications of cybercrime in member countries depend on numerous factors, and identifies the general implications of these factors
- notes that cybercrime is a global concern, as the nature of the internet means that an offender in one jurisdiction can target any other jurisdiction
- considers the nature of cybercrime and the challenges it poses to member countries
2nd part:
- identifies and recommends the most effective means of international cooperation and enforcement to tackle cybercrime
- encourages adoption of the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime by the Commonwealth countries
- recommends that Commonwealth countries should consider becoming party to and participating in regional conventions and initiatives on cybercrime, in order to ensure further coordinated action
- recommends adoption of the Commonwealth Model Law on Cyber Crime by member countries
3rd part:
- considers cybercrime training in more detail
- proposes a strategic model for training, a training model for the Commonwealth, and practical recommendations for use when conducting cybercrime training

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