CIL’s Dr Jon Truby served as an AI and the Rule of Law expert instructor at the UNESCO–UNDP three-day regional Training for the Justice Sector in Southeast Asia on AI and the Rule of Law. Over the programme in Bangkok during 12-14 November 2025, he delivered a series of sessions on the role of artificial intelligence in justice systems and its implications for human rights.

On Day 1 – “Artificial Intelligence in the Justice Sector: Opportunities and Challenges” he presented practical uses of AI in courts, including e-discovery, document review, risk assessment, predictive analytics, online dispute resolution, language tools and digital case management. He outlined the benefits of these technologies and the risks they pose for fairness, transparency and the rule of law.

On Day 2 – “Human Rights and AI: Justice Sector” and “Human Rights and AI: Freedom of Expression, Privacy and Data Protection” he examined how AI affects access to justice, due process, non-discrimination, privacy, data protection and freedom of expression. He drew on emerging legal standards and case law to show how human rights frameworks can guide responsible adoption of AI.

On Day 3 – “Panel on Emerging Issues at the Intersection of AI and Law” he joined fellow experts to discuss future challenges and opportunities for AI in judicial systems. He addressed topics such as cybersecurity, AI-generated evidence, intellectual property questions, and the potential role of augmented and virtual reality in court processes.