Global Policy in the Field of Criminal Law Protection of Society from Cybercrime: International Obligations of the Russian Federation upon Ratification of the UN Convention (2024)

This article analyzes the evolution of global criminal law policy in the context of combating cybercrime. Special attention is paid to the process of adopting the United Nations Convention on the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes (hereinafter — Convention against cybercrime), adopted on December 24, 2024, by the UN General Assembly (Resolution 79/243), its inherent legal nature, and potential implications for participating states. A meticulous analysis is conducted regarding the possible obligations of the Russian Federation upon ratification of this international instrument, covering aspects of adapting criminal and criminal procedural legislation, intensifying cross-border cooperation, and overcoming institutional challenges. The conclusion postulates the imperative necessity of applying a systemic approach to the process of implementing the Convention's provisions into the national legal system.