New International Laws Will Allow Prosecution of Hacking Crimes
September 15, 2023
Karim Khan, the lead prosecutor of the International Criminal Court at the Hague, announced in the quarterly publication
Foreign Policy Analytics that he intends to enforce consequences on any hacking crimes on civilian infrastructure, including power grids, banks and hospitals, that violate existing international laws, just as war crimes are investigated and prosecuted.
Khan said the Hague will investigate cybercrimes that potentially violate the Rome Statute, which is the treaty that defines the court’s authority to prosecute illegal acts, including war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. For cybersecurity advocates, this was a long-awaited decision in addressing what continues to be a quickly growing concern. Said Khan in the article, “attempts to impact critical infrastructure such as medical facilities or control systems for power generation may result in immediate consequences for many, particularly the most vulnerable. Consequently, as part of its investigations, my Office will collect and review evidence of such conduct.”
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