This in-person event will be livestreamed on our Let'sTalkCyber Platform. French and Spanish Translation will be available.
A new United Nation (UN) process will officially begin on February 28, 2022 – the negotiation of the new cybercrime convention, as established by UN General Assembly resolution 74/247. This negotiation is unique in the UN context, as it represents the first-time states are negotiating a binding framework for cyberspace. As such it has the potential to dramatically change – for either better or worse – how the internet operates. It is likely to touch on the role of states in regulating the online world, seek to enhance cross border cooperation, and challenge how human rights are implemented online.
On Wednesday, 2 March 2021 at 13:00 EST / 18:00 UTC, the Let’sTalkCyber Initiative will be hosting an online panel discussion jointly organised by EU Cyber Direct and Chatham House titled: “What Future for International Cybercrime Cooperation?”. In this panel, we hope to hear from those charged with overseeing the negotiation to understand the process and identify opportunities for non-governmental stakeholders – industry, civil society, and academia, to provide input and help governments understand the impact of specific provisions. We also hope to hear more about the issues at stake from those who have been following adoption of similar frameworks at the national level. The main purpose of any law against cybercrime should be to protect targets and victims of cybercrime, offer effective remedies and an adequate set of human rights safeguards. Can this treaty provide that, and if so, how?
A confirmed programme will be shared in the coming days.
Register below to join us on 2 March and receive updates about this event. A link to follow the event will be shared one day before the event.