3 February 2026
Chatham House has published a new paper exploring how international law can respond to serious crimes committed or facilitated through cyber means.
Securing Justice for Cyber-Enabled International Crimes analyses how existing international criminal law frameworks apply when digital technologies are used to enable genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other international crimes. It considers both legal foundations and the practical challenges faced by investigators and prosecutors, including issues of attribution, evidence, and cooperation across jurisdictions.
The paper is co-authored by Harriet Moynihan, our Head of Accountability in International Law, alongside Elizabeth Wilmshurst CMG KC and Tsvetelina van Benthem. It builds on recent developments in international criminal justice, including evolving prosecutorial approaches to cyber-enabled conduct, and offers recommendations for strengthening accountability mechanisms in this rapidly changing area.
The full paper is available to read online.
Harriet has also published an accompanying blog post on Just Security, highlighting the paper’s key findings and policy implications.
