Baghdad:The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in partnership with the Iraqi judiciary, has launched the second year of the “Artificial Intelligence and Judicial Processes” teaching program at the Iraqi Judicial Institute. This program is aimed at students of the 50th and 51st sessions of judges and members of the Public Prosecution.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Professor Diaa Thabet, an expert in artificial intelligence and the Director of the Communications and Information Sector at UNESCO Iraq, has commenced the delivery of this four-month program. The training is part of an intensive course that integrates modern technological knowledge with judicial responsibilities, focusing on achieving justice.

The program addresses the critical question of how artificial intelligence can be effectively utilized in Iraqi courts to enhance work efficiency and quality while preserving judicial independence and ensuring fair trial guarantees. It aims to explore the benefits of AI in legal research, analysis, and information management, while also recognizing its limitations and potential risks associated with over-reliance.

The initiative emphasizes the responsible use of AI in the justice sector, focusing on data protection, privacy, potential biases, errors, and maintaining human oversight and accountability. Now in its second year, the program reflects the Iraqi judiciary’s efforts to modernize its operations in line with global practices, preparing judges and prosecutors with the technological skills necessary to uphold individual rights and the rule of law.

Through this collaboration, UNESCO is supporting the development of judicial capacities that merge legal expertise with technological and ethical understanding. This approach aims to ensure that the adoption of AI in the justice system is deliberate and enhances efficiency while maintaining a focus on human dignity and rights.