AI in Criminal Law and Law Enforcement

by name voted on 05.10.2021

Summary

A European Parliament resolution on the ethical and legal use of AI in law enforcement and the judiciary, emphasizing human rights protection.

9 05.10.2021

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lawyer

justice

civil law

government

criminal law

human rights

public safety

protection of animals

public administration

information technology and data processing

Key points

In force from 06/10/2021

AI technology offers significant opportunities for law enforcement to fight complex crimes like money laundering and cybercrime more effectively.
There is a high risk that AI systems will perpetuate and amplify existing social biases and discrimination against specific ethnic or racial groups.
A moratorium is requested on using facial recognition for identification purposes until it can be proven to be safe and compliant with fundamental rights.
All legal decisions in criminal matters must be made by a human being to ensure accountability and the right to a fair trial.

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Speeches

31 Speeches in total

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Eugen JURZYCA

ECR

1:32 min

13. Artificial intelligence in criminal law and its use by the police and judicial authorities in criminal matters (debate)

Maite PAGAZAURTUNDÚA

Maite PAGAZAURTUNDÚA

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1:27 min

13. Artificial intelligence in criminal law and its use by the police and judicial authorities in criminal matters (debate)

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REPORT on artificial intelligence in criminal law and its use by the police and judicial authorities in criminal matters Artificial intelligence in criminal law and its use by the police and judicial authorities in criminal matters

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