The Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan has the main role in developing the legislative framework and the organizational tasks within the government sector, regarding codification and the legal reforms. The Ministry is in cooperation with the State Security Service and the Ministry of Communication and High Technologies in order to continuously evaluate and, where necessary, develop the legislative basis of the fight against cybercrime.
As the Ministry of Justice is responsible for legislative policy development and drafting new legislation, it also cooperates and consults with the private sector. There are different committees and working groups where private sector entities have appointed their representatives. When draft laws are being elaborated, the private sector is consulted, and debates take place. Draft laws are publicly accessible at the National Assembly website and the private sector has the possibility to participate in the process and submit opinions and comments.
At the stage of trial proceedings, the Ministry of Justice is the competent authority for international cooperation on cybercrime and electronic evidence. A clear indication of the legal basis for the request is necessary; otherwise, reciprocity is a prerequisite in the form of express written assurance of reciprocity from the requesting State. Preferred means of communication include regular mail, email or fax.