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Criminal liability for cyberattacks in Iraqi and comparative legislation

Dr.Diwan

Abstract

This study addresses the issue of criminal liability arising from cyberattacks, focusing on the inadequacy of traditional legal frameworks in accommodating the virtual nature of these crimes. The study aims to identify the legislative gap in Iraqi law resulting from the absence of a specialized law to combat cybercrime. This forces the judiciary to rely on provisions of the Penal Code No. 111 of 1969, which are primarily literal and may not adequately address attacks on digital values. Employing a descriptive, analytical, and comparative approach with Egyptian legislation (Law No. 175 of 2018), the research arrives at key findings, most notably the necessity of transitioning from purely physical punishments to a system that combines imprisonment, substantial financial penalties, and preventative technical measures. The study also addresses the challenge of digital evidence by proposing that electronic evidence be granted conclusive legal weight equivalent to physical evidence. The study recommends that the Iraqi legislature expedite the enactment of modern legislation that embraces the concept of digital sovereignty, while introducing rehabilitative measures such as digital community service for gifted youth, to ensure a delicate balance between criminal deterrence and technological advancement.

الكلمات المفتاحية: Cyberattacks, criminal liability, Iraqi legislation, Egyptian law, digital evidence, digital sovereignty

اقرأ البحث

تحميل المسؤولية الجنائية عن الهجمات السيبرانية في التشريع العراقي والمقارن (Arabic)

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كيفية الاقتباس

Dr.Diwan. "Criminal liability for cyberattacks in Iraqi and comparative legislation". College of Law, Sumer University, %2026.