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This decision was made at the recent meeting of the Cabinet, where it will see amendments made to the Computer-Related Crimes Act (CRCA), to refine definitions, enhance procedural laws, and expand international cooperation.
Seychelles’ Cabinet of Ministers has approved the necessary steps for Seychelles to accede to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime.
This decision was made at the recent meeting of the Cabinet, where it will see amendments made to the Computer-Related Crimes Act (CRCA), to refine definitions, enhance procedural laws, and expand international cooperation.
“The Budapest Convention is considered as the most modern convention that helps all countries to fight against Cybercrime, which will give the country better access to higher levels of international cooperation.
The Budapest Convention is the first international treaty seeking to address Internet and computer crime (cybercrime), harmonizing national laws, improving investigative techniques, and increasing cooperation among nations.
It was drawn up by the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, with the active participation of the Council of Europe’s observer states Canada, Japan, the Philippines, South Africa, and the United States.
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It also contains a series of powers and procedures such as the search of computer networks and lawful interception. Cybercrime encompasses a wide range of criminal activities that are carried out using digital devices and/or networks.
