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Empowering judicial actors to meet the challenges of AI and uphold human rights and freedom of expression.

The judiciary plays an important role in the governance of Artificial Intelligence by applying international human rights standards to the ethical concerns related to bias, discrimination, privacy, and transparency, while also leveraging AI systems to strengthen access to justice and enhance the efficiency of judicial administrations.

Operating in over 160 countries, UNESCO’s Judges Initiative offers comprehensive and practical training tools to members of the judiciary, in order to strengthen knowledge and capacities on regional and international standards on Artificial Intelligence and the Rule of Law, Freedom of Expression, and Access to Information.

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Read our Global Toolkit on AI & the Rule of Law for the Judiciary

Take our first MOOC on Artificial Intelligence and The Rule of Law (2022)

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The AI, Justice, and the Rule of Law Course from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in partnership with UNESCO, the Blavatnik School of Government, and the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford, supports judges and judicial professionals in assessing AI through a human rights lens.

The course is currently available in English, with French and Spanish editions open for enrolment.

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UNESCO has established a Global Network of Experts on AI & the Rule of Law, that provides technical assistance and trainings to judiciaries worldwide.

Meet the Global Network of Experts

UNESCO works with judicial institutions and partners worldwide to strengthen capacities for the ethical and responsible use of AI in justice systems. Through the Global Toolkit on AI and the Rule of Law for the Judiciary , the Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals , capacity-building workshops, MOOCs, and the Global Network of Experts, UNESCO supports countries in translating global principles into practical action. Explore the countries where these initiatives are helping to build human rights-based, trustworthy, and people-centred approaches to AI in the judiciary.

Read more about how we are supporting member states in implementing UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of AI through Innovative Tools.

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Tanzania

Thailand

The Caribbean

The UNESCO Guidelines for the Use of AI Systems in Courts and Tribunals provide the world's first global ethical and operational framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in judicial systems. Developed through consultations with experts from over 160 countries, the Guidelines support courts in adopting AI in ways that uphold human rights, judicial independence, transparency, accountability, and meaningful human oversight. Explore how countries around the world are adapting and implementing the Guidelines to strengthen their justice systems through the country spotlights below.

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Philippines

As AI reshapes our societies, ensuring it serves the public good is more critical than ever.

UNESCO‬ is leading this effort with its Ethical Impact Assessment (EIA) tool—a practical resource designed to help governments, developers, and organizations anticipate risks, safeguard human rights, and strengthen transparency and accountability in AI systems.

By transforming its global Recommendation on the Ethics of AI into concrete, actionable guidance, UNESCO is driving a shift from principles to practice—advancing AI that is inclusive, trustworthy, and aligned with shared global values.

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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.

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As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) increases in judicial contexts worldwide, UNESCO and GIZ as part of the Open for Good Alliance organize a joint webinar to engage judicial operators in a timely discussion on challenges of developing Open AI and Data initiatives in Law and Justice Systems in India, Kenya and Brazil.

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