United Kingdom: Convention on Cybercrime
The Convention on Cybercrime is a treaty signed by the United Kingdom and other countries to address the growing threat of cybercrime globally. The treaty seeks to harmonize national laws and policies related to cybercrime, making it easier to prosecute cybercriminals across borders.
The Convention defines a range of cyber offences, including hacking, fraud, and the distribution of child pornography. It also establishes procedures for collecting and preserving electronic evidence, making investigating and prosecuting cybercrime easier.
The United Kingdom has ratified the Convention on Cybercrime, demonstrating its commitment to combating cybercrime and protecting its citizens from the harm it can cause. By signing the treaty, the UK has joined a global effort to promote cybersecurity, enhance international cooperation, and uphold the rule of law in cyberspace.
CHAPTER I: USE OF TERMS
ARTICLE 1 – Definitions
CHAPTER II: MEASURES TO BE TAKEN AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL
Section 1: Substantive criminal law
ARTICLE 2 – Illegal access
ARTICLE 3 – Illegal interception
ARTICLE 4 – Data interference
ARTICLE 5 – System interference
ARTICLE 6 – Misuse of devices
ARTICLE 7 – Computer-related forgery
ARTICLE 8 – Computer-related fraud
ARTICLE 9 – Offences related to child pornography
ARTICLE 10 – Offences related to infringements of copyright and related rights
ARTICLE 11 – Attempt and aiding or abetting
ARTICLE 12 – Corporate liability
ARTICLE 13 – Sanctions and measures
Section 2: Procedural law
ARTICLE 14 – Scope of procedural provisions
ARTICLE 15 – Conditions and safeguards
ARTICLE 16 – Expedited preservation of stored computer data
ARTICLE 17 – Expedited preservation and partial disclosure of traffic data
ARTICLE 18 – Production order
ARTICLE 19 – Search and seizure of stored computer data
ARTICLE 20 – Real-time collection of traffic data
ARTICLE 21 – Interception of content data
Section 3: Jurisdiction
ARTICLE 22 – Jurisdiction
CHAPTER III: INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION
Section 1: General principles
ARTICLE 23 – General principles relating to international co-operation
ARTICLE 24: Extradition
ARTICLE 25 – General principles relating to mutual assistance
ARTICLE 26 – Spontaneous information
ARTICLE 27 – Procedures pertaining to mutual assistance requests in the absence of applicable international agreements
ARTICLE 28 – Confidentiality and limitation on use
Section 2: Specific provisions
ARTICLE 29 – Expedited preservation of stored computer data
ARTICLE 30 – Expedited disclosure of preserved traffic data
ARTICLE 31 – Mutual assistance regarding accessing of stored computer data
ARTICLE 32 – Trans-border access to stored computer data with consent or where publicly available
ARTICLE 33 – Mutual assistance in the real-time collection of traffic data
ARTICLE 34 – Mutual assistance regarding the interception of content data
ARTICLE 35 – 24/7 Network
CHAPTER IV: FINAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE 36 – Signature and entry into force
ARTICLE 37 – Accession to the Convention
ARTICLE 38 – Territorial application
ARTICLE 39 – Effects of the Convention
ARTICLE 40 – Declarations
ARTICLE 41 – Federal clause
ARTICLE 42 – Reservations
ARTICLE 43 – Status and withdrawal of reservations
ARTICLE 44 – Amendments
ARTICLE 45 – Settlement of disputes
ARTICLE 46 – Consultations of the Parties
ARTICLE 47 – Denunciation
ARTICLE 48 – Notification
