Cybercrime

The Azerbaijani Bar Association,  in collaboration with CyberEast+, a joint project of the European Union and of the Council of Europe, organised a training on cybercrime and electronic evidence for defence attorneys specialising in criminal justice cases from the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The training was based on the Council of Europe HELP online Course on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence, which comprises seven modules.  The course focuses on legal tools and good practices for effectively addressing cybercrime and handling electronic evidence, in compliance with human rights standards.

During the three-day course, the defence attorneys from the Republic of Azerbaijan closely examined legal standards and practices covered by the modules of the course.  Participants were introduced to the substantive and procedural powers of the Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention), which enabled the attendees to discuss conditions and safeguards, meant to balance the requirements of law enforcement with the protection of human rights and liberties.

As a result of this training, Azerbaijani counterparts increased their knowledge on the substantive and procedural powers under the Budapest Convention. Project stakeholders also refined their awareness of human rights standards and fairness of trials involving cybercrime and e-evidence.

The CyberEast+ project will continue to reinforce the capacities of criminal justice authorities in the Republic of Azerbaijan through specialised trainings and practical exercises.

CyberEast+

Azerbaijani Bar Association

Council of Europe HELP online Course on Cybercrime and Electronic Evidence

Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention)