Question

Which of the following international conventions co-ordinates cybercrime investigations among States parties?

• A. United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime
• B. Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
• C. Agreement on the Enforcement of Sentences with the International Criminal Court
• D. Budapest Convention on Cybercrime

Hint:

Cybercrime + international cooperation = Budapest Convention.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Nature of cybercrime cooperation.
Cybercrime often involves cross-border elements requiring international cooperation in investigation and prosecution.
Step 2: Role of the Budapest Convention.
The Budapest Convention on Cybercrime (2001) is the first international treaty specifically designed to harmonize national laws and facilitate cooperation among States in cybercrime investigations.
Step 3: Elimination of other options.
The UNTOC and ICC instruments deal with organized crime and international crimes, not specifically cybercrime coordination.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Therefore, the correct answer is (D) Budapest Convention on Cybercrime.