The 11th Asia & Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Prosecutors, co-hosted by the association and the Department of Justice, commenced today in Hong Kong, gathering around 240 local and overseas guests, senior government officials, legal professionals and experts.

Chief Executive John Lee and Secretary for Justice Paul Lam delivered welcome speeches to mark the beginning of a series of discussions on strengthening international efforts against technology-related crimes.

As new technologies have emerged in recent years, the world is facing unprecedented challenges posed by technology crimes. The three-day conference, with related programmes starting yesterday, is themed “Effective Prosecution Service in the Technological Age” and aims to address the challenges posed by the rapid evolution of technology in criminal activities and to enhance prosecutors’ ability to advance evidence against such criminals.

The conference will cover a range of pertinent topics, including the challenges posed by decentralisation in the technological age, the handling of digital evidence, and the impact of technological advancements on criminal evidence and procedure. Participants will have the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences to stay ahead of cybercriminals and enhance prosecutorial capabilities.