Have you ever wondered what would happen if your personal data was stolen? Not only your friends’ contacts, but also your bank account details? Can we steal data? This module centres on the challenges that the use of computer technology and the Internet create for the substantive criminal law.
Criminal law is primarily rooted in national legal systems; accordingly, this course concentrates on offences and principles of liability under English criminal law, while situating them within their broader international context. Given that cybercrime transcends national borders, many of the key themes are examined with reference to the international frameworks governing this field, in particular the Convention on Cybercrime, the UN Cybercrime Convention, and Directive 2013/40/EU. Students will also have the opportunity to explore a different jurisdiction of their choice through the mid-term assessment. In some seminars, options are given to also look at French criminal law.