Information Technology Crimes: Cyberbullying and Cybermobbing

The article provides a criminal legal and psychological analysis of cyberbullying and cybermobbing as common forms of aggression on the Internet. The purpose of the article. To analyze the theoretical provisions in the field of psychology and law regarding these terms. Explore current trends in the development of public relations and the legislation of the Russian Federation. The author aims to explore the presence of gaps in domestic law and propose effective criminal law methods to counter cyberbullying and cybermobbing. Methodology and methods: the author used the methods of analysis, synthesis, deduction, induction, as well as the method of interpretation of legal norms. Conclusions: The problem of cyberbullying and cybermobbing is one of the most relevant today. The problem of detecting and preventing crimes in this area is an important task of the state, since the victims of a criminal assault are often minors. The author of the study concludes that it is necessary to establish criminal and administrative liability for cyberbullying and cybermobbing. Scope of results: this article may be of interest to students of higher educational institutions: bachelors, undergraduates, graduate students exploring this area of criminal law.

cyberbullying, cybermobbing, cyberspace baiting on the Internet, Cyberspace, crimes against the person