Paul Johnstone
Trinity College Dublin, Law, Alumnus
A review of the Convention, its main provisions and its transposition into Irish law
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Irish law continues to fail in the area of cybercrime and the protection of citizens from online abuse - despite the requirements of EU Directives and the ongoing debates about online crime. The short review considers is there a need to... more
Irish law continues to fail in the area of cybercrime and the protection of citizens from online abuse - despite the requirements of EU Directives and the ongoing debates about online crime. The short review considers is there a need to update or are existing provisions adequate to address this evolving area of criminality
A review of the proliferation of online Child Exploitative Material and how Irish law addresses the phenomenon
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As a major hub in the Global world of cyber activity, there is an onus on the Irish legislature to ensure adequate legal provisions exist to protect both national and corporate infrastructures and to provide for the investigation and... more
As a major hub in the Global world of cyber activity, there is an onus on the Irish legislature to ensure adequate legal provisions exist to protect both national and corporate infrastructures and to provide for the investigation and prosecution of online crime. This thesis critically analyses existing laws and considers whether they are fit for purpose or in need of significant revision and renewal.
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An examination of the research on Irish cybercriminal law as it exists.
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The Convention on Cybercrime, or the Budapest Convention as it is also known, is seen as the standard script on cyber crime prevention and prosecutions, and has been the foundation on which many national cyber laws have been written.... more
The Convention on Cybercrime, or the Budapest Convention as it is also known, is seen as the standard script on cyber crime prevention and prosecutions, and has been the foundation on which many national cyber laws have been written. However it is reasonable to suggest there is a one-size-fits-all solution to a growing and global problem.
Anonymity presents a protection for both the offender and the victim and creates a false sense of security in which the victim believes they are safe from harm while the offender believes they will not be caught. This security can enhance... more
Anonymity presents a protection for both the offender and the victim and creates a false sense of security in which the victim believes they are safe from harm while the offender believes they will not be caught. This security can enhance the bravado of the persons involved and lead to more daring or more aggressive approaches than would occur in the real world. This disinhibition effect is unique to the virtual world and can lead network users to act in an uncharacteristic manner or reveal more of themselves than they normally would.