Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Law
Technological developments are rapidly evolving in the 21st century and especially in the newly developed sector of Artificial Intelligence.
The Council of Europe considers the Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation as one of its priorities in order to find a fair balance between the benefits of technological progress and the protection of our fundamental values.
Drafting Committee to elaborate an instrument on AI and criminal law
Following the 78th CDPC Plenary session held in November 2020 and based on the results of the Feasibility Study, the Drafting Committee was tasked with the drafting of an instrument on AI and criminal law, with a focus on vehicles and automated driving.
2nd meeting (1-2 June 2022)
1st meeting (15-16 November 2021)
Working Group of Experts
Following the 75th CDPC Plenary session and the results of the Thematic Session held in November 2018, the Working Group was instructed to carry out a Feasibility Study identifying the scope and the main elements of a future Council of Europe instrument on AI and criminal law. The Feasibility Study was finalised by the Working Group at the end of 2020.
3rd meeting (10 July 2020)
2nd meeting (7 November 2019)
1st meeting (27 March 2019)
Questionnaire on AI and criminal justice
Thematic Session, 28 November 2018
The Thematic Session on artificial intelligence and criminal law responsibility focused on the importance of a meaningful approach in legal systems across Europe to deal with this challenge.
