NCJ Number
239993
Date Published
October 2012
Length
158 pages
Annotation
This publication provides information on terrorism involving the Internet.
Abstract
This publication provides guidance regarding current legal frameworks and practice at the national and international levels relating to the criminalization, investigation and prosecution of terrorist cases involving the Internet. Through real examples of legal cases, the publication explores member states' legislation dealing with the terrorist use of the Internet and demonstrates the difficulties faced by member states in criminalizing and prosecuting such acts. It further provides guidance on current legal frameworks and practice at the national and international levels relating to the criminalization, investigation and prosecution of terrorist cases involving the Internet. Emphasized is the need for enhancement of cooperation between criminal justice systems and the private sector, as well as international cooperation, particularly where the preservation and retention of Internet-related data take place in several jurisdictions. This publication is intended for use both as a stand-alone resource and in support of the capacity-building initiatives of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).