The Department of Law of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance is pleased to invite you to this CRIM_AI conference.
Abstract
This conference is dedicated to presenting the findings of the CRIM_AI project, an initiative launched in October 2021 and set to conclude in February 2025, funded by the Luxembourg National Research Fund. The project investigates whether existing criminal procedure rules, particularly evidence law and procedural safeguards, adequately address the unique challenges and risks associated with AI. Its aim is to identify potential gaps in the current regulatory frameworks and propose policy recommendations, at both national and supranational levels. The conference will bring together the project participants and distinguished experts from academia, institutions, and professional practice to analyse and discuss the European and international initiatives related to AI, as well as how different national jurisdictions are responding to the use of AI evidence in criminal proceedings.
Language
English.
This is a free event. Registration is mandatory.
Programme
Thursday, 7 November 2024
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08.30 – 09.00
Welcome and Registration
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09.00 – 09.20
Opening address
- Prof. Simone Niclou, Vice-Rector for Research at the University of Luxembourg
- Elisabeth Margue, Minister of Justice and Minister Delegate for the Ministry of State’s Department of Media, Connectivity & Digital Policy
- Stéphanie Obertin, Minister for Research and Higher Education and Minister for Digitalisation
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09.20 – 09.35
The Advent of AI: Reshaping Criminal Procedure – Introduction
Prof. Katalin Ligeti, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance at University of Luxembourg
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09.35 – 10.00
Global (regulatory) challenges of AI
Prof. Jean-Louis Schiltz, University of Luxembourg; Senior partner at Schiltz & Schiltz
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10.00 – 10.15
Coffee break
Session I – Roundtable discussion: On International Policy approaches to Artificial Intelligence and Criminal Law
Chair: Prof. Mark Cole, University of Luxembourg
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10.15 – 11.55
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA)
European Commission (tbc)
Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
Ambassador Thomas Schneider, Chair of the Council of Europe’s Committee on Artificial Intelligence (2022-2024)
The UK’s Approach on AI and its Use in the Legal Domain
Rudi Fortson, Barrister, KC., Visiting Professor of Law at QMUL and the University of Liverpool
After the US Election: The Future of the AI Executive Order and US AI Policy
Marc Rotenberg, Executive Director and Founder of the Center for AI and Digital Policy, Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University
Discussion
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11.55 – 12.15
Coffee break
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12.15 – 13.15
Keynote Address
Chair: Prof. Valsamis Mitsilegas, Dean, School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool
Transparency and Human Oversight of Automated Decisions in the Case Law of the CJEU: Is There a Need for Explainability of the Black Box?
Judge François Biltgen, Court of Justice of the European Union
Discussion
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13.15 – 14.15
Lunch break
Session II – AI Evidence in the Courtroom – National Experiences
Chair: Prof. John Vervaele, Utrecht University
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14.15 – 16.00
Unpacking AI Evidence and (Re)- Defining Procedural Safeguards in Digital Investigations
Prof. Katalin Ligeti, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance at University of Luxembourg
Algorithmic Criminal Procedure in the Netherlands
Prof. Rick Robroek, Utrecht University
AI for the Detection of Child Sexual Abuse Materials in Germany
Prof. Dominik Brodowski, University of Saarland
Discussion
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16.00 – 16.30
Coffee break
Session III – Rethinking rules for Forensic Expert evidence when using AI tools in Forensics
Chair: Prof. André Klip, Maastricht University
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16.30 – 19.00
AI Evidence and the Role of Forensic Experts
Karsten Theiner, Director at Grant Thornton Austria
Do we Need Harmonised European Standards for Digital Forensics?
Prof. Radina Stoykova, University of Groningen
Trade Secrecy and Algorithmic Forensics in the US
Prof. Natalie Ram, University of Maryland (online)
Discussion
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19.00
Speakers dinner
Friday, 8 November 2024
Session IV – AI Evidence in the Courtroom – National Experiences (continued)
Chair: Prof. Vanessa Franssen, University of Liège
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09.30 – 11.00
The Use of Facial Recognition Technology by Law Enforcement in France
Prof. Juliette Lelieur, University of Strasbourg
Deepfake Evidence in Criminal Proceedings
Clementina Salvi, Doctoral researcher in Criminal Law and AI, Queen Mary University of London
Data Protection Standards and the Use of AI for Investigation and Prosecution
Prof. Paul de Hert, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Discussion
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11.00 – 11.30
Coffee break
Session V – Challenging AI Evidence in Criminal Trials
Chair: Prof. Silvia Allegrezza, University of Luxembourg
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11.30 – 13.00
Challenges Raised by AI Evidence: Lessons from the US Criminal Justice System
Jumana Musa, Director of the Fourth Amendment Center at the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Rules on Expert Testimony based on a Comparative Perspective on Device Evidence
Prof. Sabine Gless, University of Basel
Rule 702 Amendments and their Impact on Admissibility of AI Evidence
Prof. Brandon Garrett, Duke University School of Law (online)
Discussion
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13.00 – 13.15
Closing remarks
Prof. Katalin Ligeti, Dean of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance at University of Luxembourg
Contact
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Supported by the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) C20/SC/14755738