The compatibility of aI in criminal system with the ECHR and ECtHR jurisprudence

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Abstract

The admissibility of AI systems that focus on determining the measure of punishment must be analyzed in light of ECHR and ECtHR jurisprudence. We cannot live the AI evolution in a passive way and is a matter of time before it is adopted in the criminal justice system. The following paper focuses on the respect for fundamental rights as a filter of such instruments. We highlight the right to a fair trial (article 6), the principle of legality (article 7) and the prohibition of discrimination (article 14). Predictability can justify the adoption of predictive tools, ensuring fairer decision. On the other hand, explainability is an essential requirement that has been developed by explainable artificial intelligence. There are several AI models that must be adopted depending on domain and intended purpose. Only a multidisciplinary approach can ensure the compatibility of such instruments with ECHR. Thus, a confrontation between legal and engineering concepts is essential so that we can design tools that are more efficient, fairer and trustable.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Artificial Intelligence
Subtitle of host publication21st EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2022, Proceedings
EditorsGoreti Marreiros, Bruno Martins, Ana Paiva, Bernardete Ribeiro, Alberto Sardinha
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages108-118
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9783031164743
ISBN (Print)9783031164736
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2022
Event21st EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2022 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 31 Aug 20222 Sept 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume13566 LNAI
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference21st EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence, EPIA 2022
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period31/08/222/09/22

Keywords

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Criminal system
  • European Convention on Human Rights

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