The National Criminal Pole for Combating Crimes Related to Information and Communication Technologies as a Legal Mechanism to Counter Cybercrime in Accordance with Order No. 21-11

Abstract

This research paper aims to examine the current state of criminal law's response to cybercrimes in Algeria, as well as the future prospects for addressing such offenses within the Algerian criminal justice system. It does so by anticipating an effective criminal policy capable of mounting a genuine confrontation against one of the most dangerous types of contemporary crimes. Cybercrimes represent one of the most severe security challenges facing the international community. These offenses are highly complex, perpetrated through advanced technologies by highly intelligent offenders, rendering investigation and proof exceptionally difficult. Traditional investigative procedures conducted by authorities responsible for criminal inquiry and detection are ill-suited to the nature of cybercrimes. Consequently, the Algerian legislator introduced Order No. 21-11, which provides for the establishment of a National Criminal Pole dedicated to combating crimes in the field of information and communication technologies. This constitutes a significant achievement and a qualitative addition to efforts aimed at countering this form of crime.