Ad Hoc Consultation: Friday 2nd February, Morning session

2 Feb 2024 16:00h - 19:00h

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Full session report

International delegates debate drafting of cybercrime convention amid complex legal negotiations

During a session of an international committee, delegates from various countries engaged in a detailed and complex discussion about the drafting of a convention aimed at countering the use of information communication technologies (ICT) for criminal purposes. The session was chaired by an individual who facilitated the discussion among the national representatives, referred to as “distinguished delegates.”

The primary focus of the session was on the consideration of specific chapters and articles within the draft convention, particularly those related to criminalisation, definitions, and the scope of various offences related to cybercrime. One of the main points of contention was the inclusion or exclusion of specific terms and phrases in the articles, such as “without right,” “theft,” “copying,” and “fraudulent or dishonest or unlawful intent.”

The definition of a child and the protection of children from sexual exploitation and abuse online were also significant topics of discussion. Delegates debated the balance between protecting individual privacy and criminalising the non-consensual dissemination of intimate images. There was a call for flexibility in the convention to accommodate differences in domestic laws and international human rights law conventions.

Some delegates proposed the inclusion of offences related to incitement to violence, discrimination, and desecration of religious figures, texts, and values. Concerns were raised over the potential impact of the convention on public order, public morals, and the rights of states to criminalise certain behaviours. The importance of respecting state sovereignty and avoiding interventions in internal affairs was emphasised, particularly in the context of international cooperation.

Throughout the session, there was a consensus on some articles and paragraphs, which were agreed upon ad referendum (subject to formal approval), such as Article 10, Paragraph 3. However, there were disagreements and requests for the deletion of phrases like “without right” in Article 13, which deals with child pornography, and the term “theft” in the title of Article 12, which is focused on computer-related fraud.

Some delegations expressed support for the inclusion of terms like “copying” in Article 12, while others argued against it, citing redundancy and potential confusion with other articles. The session reflected a complex negotiation process, with delegates advocating for their national interests and legal perspectives while attempting to reach a consensus on the draft convention’s language.

The chairperson called for further consultations and support for proposals to move forward with the drafting process. The session ended with the chair announcing the adjournment of the morning session and outlining the distribution of work for the afternoon session, where different vice-chairs would lead the consideration of other chapters of the draft convention.

Noteworthy observations from the transcript include the diplomatic efforts to balance national interests with the collective goal of establishing an effective international legal framework against cybercrime. The discussions also highlighted the challenges in harmonising diverse legal systems and the need for a flexible approach that allows for the domestication of the convention’s provisions to suit individual countries’ laws. The session demonstrated the intricacies of international lawmaking and the importance of consensus-building in the creation of a convention that addresses the global issue of cybercrime.

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