Justice, Fundamental Rights and Artificial Intelligence

Navigate AI's legal and ethical challenges in judicial decision-making

How does automated decision-making affect fundamental rights in practice? Legal professionals need clarity on AI operations, risks, and regulatory requirements across sectors.

This course provides an essential AI overview plus a discussion of EU legal instruments. You’ll learn to identify recurring challenges like bias, transparency deficits, and accountability.

Through case studies and legal analysis, you’ll develop expertise in balancing innovation with rights protection.

Master AI fundamentals and EU regulations

Explore AI definitions, system types, and core EU regulatory frameworks governing automated decision-making. You’ll learn to identify risks specific to AI applications in different sectors.

With this strong foundation you’ll be able to evaluate AI systems through a legal and rights-based lens, ensuring compliance with emerging regulations.

Evaluate AI in civil and criminal justice

Examine AI applications in judicial systems, from evidence analysis to sentencing support, and their compatibility with fair trial principles. With real case studies you’ll reveal possibilities, limitations, and command process implications.

You’ll also be able to assess transparency requirements, judicial oversight needs, and risks to procedural fairness in automated judicial decisions.

Analyze AI in healthcare and protect consumers

Investigate medical AI benefits alongside critical issues of informed consent, liability regimes, and regulatory compliance. You’ll examine EU Medical Device Regulation provisions and accountability chains when AI contributes to medical errors.

Address AI-enabled price discrimination, unfair terms, and deceptive practices affecting consumer rights. You’ll learn EU consumer protection frameworks and available legal remedies.

Find out more about the Justice, Fundamental Rights and AI on the FutureLearn website or follow #FLaiandjustice on Twitter.