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Cele kursu:
- introducing the participants to the terminology related to substantive criminal law and digitalisation,
- equipping the attendees with the ability to define and identify different types of cybercrimes and cyberattacks,
- equipping the attendees with the ability to distinguish between a cybercrime and a cyberattack,
- familiarising the participants with the relevant legal acts that could apply to cyberattacks of political or national security nature,
- equipping the attendees with the ability to explain the essence of offences against the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computer data and systems (particularly hacking),
- equipping the attendees with the ability to differentiate between criminal and ethical hacking.
- familiarising the participants with the legal framework applicable to hacking,
- equipping the attendees with the ability to explain the essence of computer-related offences (particularly computer-related forgery and computer-related fraud),
- introducing the students to the terminology surrounding online theft and fraud,
- developing the skills to define computer fraud and computer forgery,
- equipping the attendees with the ability to identify and classify different types of phishing,
- familiarising the participants with the legal framework that could apply to computer-related offences (particularly computer-related forgery and computer-related fraud),
- equipping the attendees with the ability to explain how social media can be used for hate speech,
- equipping the attendees with the ability to define hate speech and hate crime,
- introducing students to the definition and types of defamation committed via the Internet,
- providing students with knowledge of the legal framework applicable to hate crimes and defamation committed via the internet,
- developing students’ ability to provide practical examples of online fake news and fear-mongering,
- equipping the attendees with the ability to explain and critically assess the challenges associated with self-driving vehicles and the use of algorithms in the sentencing process.
Tematyka kursu:
The course, titled Criminal Law in the Digital Era, is designed to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving challenges and modern issues in the field of criminal law. The course begins with an introductory class on March 28, 2025, where participants will gain an understanding of fundamental terminology around criminal law, cybercrimes, and cyberattacks. The second class, scheduled for April 4, 2025, will address cyberattacks within the context of an armed conflict, particularly those of political or national security nature. Meanwhile, the third, fourth, and fifth classes — scheduled for April 11, April 25, and May 9, 2025 — will concentrate on cybercrimes that could be perpetrated by non-state actors, such as hacking, online theft, fraud, and social media-related crimes. The sixth class, scheduled for May 16, 2025, and the seventh class, scheduled for May 23, 2025, will focus on fundamental issues related to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Participants will study the challenges posed by autonomous vehicles, as well as the legal considerations behind the use of algorithms in the sentencing process. The course will conclude with a summary (May 30, 2025), an interactive session during which students will have the opportunity to share their reflections on the course and the concepts learned.
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The subject of the class |
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28.03.2025 |
Introduction to the course |
Explanation of basic terms in substantive criminal law, classifying and defining cybercrimes, classifying and defining cyberattacks, discussion of other key definitions in new technologies |
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04.04.2025 |
Cyberattacks |
Discussing criminal liability for cyberattacks of political or national security nature (computer network infiltration, DDoS, dissemination of false information) |
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11.04.2025 |
Cybercrimes |
The computer as a target: unauthorised access to a computer or computer system, ethical hacking vs. non-ethical hacking |
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25.04.2025 |
Cybercrimes |
Theft and fraud in the digital age: a closer look at phishing, whaling, pharming |
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09.05.2025 |
Cybercrimes |
Harmful social media content and grounds for criminal liability (hate crimes, defamation, fake news, fear mongering) |
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16.05.2025 |
Artificial Intelligence |
Artificial Intelligence in autonomous vehicles, exploring the mechanism behind self-driving cars through the prism of criminal liability |
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23.05.2025 |
Artificial Intelligence |
Digitalisation and the imposition of criminal sanctions, discussion on the role of algorithms in sentencing |
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30.05.2025 |
Summary |
Digital Era: A crisis for criminal law, or a change that is not as daunting as it seems? Summary and final discussion |
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Efekty uczenia się:
Upon completion of the course, participants will possess a solid knowledge foundation in cybercrime, cyberattacks and criminal law, and will be prepared for further professional or academic specialisation in the chosen direction.
Precisely, upon completion of the course, the attendee:
- will be familiar with the terminology surrounding substantive criminal law and digitalisation,
- will be able to define, identify different types of cybercrimes, and cyberattacks,
- will be able to identify the distinction between a cybercrime and a cyberattack,
- will be able to determine the relevant legal acts whose scope of application could include cyberattacks of political or national security nature,
- will be able to explain the essence of offences against the confidentiality, integrity and availability of computer data and systems (in particular: hacking),
- will be able to differentiate between criminal and ethical hacking,
- will be familiar with the criminal legal framework that applies to hacking,
- will be able to explain the essence of computer-related offences (in particular: computer-related forgery, computer-related fraud),
- will be familiar with the terminology surrounding theft and fraud online,
- will be able to define computer fraud and forgery,
- will be able to define, identify different types of phishing,
- will be familiar with the criminal legal framework that applies to computer-related offences (in particular: computer-related forgery, computer-related fraud),
- will be able to explain how social media can be used for hate speech,
- will be able to define hate speech and hate crimes,
- will be familiar with the definition and types of defamation committed via the Internet,
- will be familiar with the criminal legal framework that applies to hate crime and defamation committed via the Internet,
- will be able to provide practical examples of the online fake news and fear-mongering,
- will be able to explain and critically assess the challenges associated with self-driving vehicles, and the use of algorithms in the sentencing process.
Metody pracy:
The programme consists of eight meetings (conducted remotely). In the first class, the general topic of the seminars will be discussed. The final class will be devoted to a comprehensive discussion and summary of all the material.
Each session, excluding the final one, will begin with a theoretical overview of a particular topic. This will be followed by an interactive element, where a discussion will be led by the tutor and various exercises (inter alia test-style tasks) will be completed. The tutor will ensure that all seminar participants have access to the material, either by sending it to them regularly or by sharing it on a group created for this purpose on Microsoft Teams.