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08/02/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/02/2024 10:43

UNESCO Launches Open Consultation on New Guidelines for AI Use in Judicial Systems

UNESCO's recent survey of judicial operators worldwide has highlighted a significant lack of institutional guidance and training on the use of AI systems. In response, UNESCO, in collaboration with international experts, has developed draft Guidelines for AI use in Courts and Tribunals. The guidelines, shaped by the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI, aim to ensure AI technologies are integrated into judicial systems in a way that upholds justice, human rights and the rule of law.

Call for Contributions to Inform the Development of the Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals

Following extensive expert consultations, the guidelines are now open for public consultation in English.

UNESCO encourages stakeholders, including judicial professionals, legal experts, and the public, to review and provide feedback on the draft guidelines. You can read the draft guidelines here.

Share your comments and feedback through the form here.

Deadline for comments: 5 September 2024

The guidelines are developed as part of the UNESCO's Global Toolkit on AI and the Rule of Lawfunded by the European Commission project on "Supporting Member States in Implementing UNESCO's Recommendation on the Ethics of AI through Innovative Tools".

Learn more about UNESCO's AI and the Rule of Law programme here.

UNESCO Judges' Initiative here.