In response to the escalating complexity and frequency of high-tech crimes, we recognized a pressing need for a thorough analysis. As these crimes became more sophisticated, it became clear that existing legal and supervisory frameworks were insufficient to address the emerging challenges.
This analysis was initiated to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues and to guide necessary improvements in enforcement and policy. Our aim was to shed light on the gaps that have been revealed and to propose actionable solutions.
The insights gained from this analysis will benefit a wide range of stakeholders, including competent institutions, legal professionals, researchers, and the general public, all of whom play a crucial role in tackling high-tech crime effectively.
This analysis serves as a foundational resource for enhancing legal and regulatory frameworks, offering valuable guidance to policymakers and law enforcement agencies in their efforts to combat high-tech crime more effectively. Additionally, Partners Serbia will undertake follow-up research to examine the practices of courts and public prosecutors in this area, in order to compare the results.
The analysis highlights the urgent need for transparency among all authorities involved in the field of information security, especially in light of the forthcoming Law on Information Security. It emphasizes the importance of informing the public about incidents, adhering to existing legislative frameworks, and ensuring effective supervision and enforcement of the law, including appropriate responses to violations and accountability measures.
Furthermore, the findings reveal a concerning trend in court decisions, which often lack a supportive stance towards victims, particularly those affected by the sharing of pornographic content. Notably, several judgments have treated the victims’ failure to engage in criminal prosecution or file property claims as a mitigating circumstance during sentencing, a perspective that is challenging to justify rationally. This calls for a reevaluation of the judicial approach to victim rights and the treatment of high-tech crime in legal proceedings.
The analysis is available at the following link.
