Judge-Robot as Overcoming Contradictions of Judicial Discretion (Legal Aspects)
СУДЬЯ-РОБОТ КАК ПРЕОДОЛЕНИЕ ПРОТИВОРЕЧИЙ СУДЕБНОГО УСМОТРЕНИЯ (ЮРИДИЧЕСКИЕ АСПЕКТЫ)
This academic article analyzes the implementation and prospects of introducing a robot-judge into the judicial system of the Russian Federation. It examines the positive and negative aspects of judicial discretion, the potential for digital technologies to overcome inconsistencies in law enforcement, and the legal and ethical challenges of replacing human judges with artificial intelligence. The authors conclude that while digitalization can improve efficiency and reduce workload, judicial discretion and the human conscience remain essential to the judicial process.
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Who it governs
Legal scholars, researchers, and policymakers interested in the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and judicial administration.
What the document contains
The article addresses the concept and limits of judicial discretion within Russian criminal procedure, examines specific examples where judicial discretion led to inconsistent or problematic outcomes, and evaluates the potential benefits and limits of introducing artificial intelligence and robot-judges into the judicial system.
It does not provide binding legislative rules, technical specifications for AI software, or formal enforcement mechanisms for judicial automation.
- The digital revolution impacts all spheres of society, including legal activity and the judicial system.
- Judicial discretion is a vital component of judicial-creative activity, allowing laws to apply to dynamic social relations.
- Completely replacing a human judge with a robot is undesirable because it eliminates judicial discretion, ethics, and conscience.
- Digital technologies should serve as a legal assistant to process information and automate standard procedural documents rather than make final substantive rulings.
· Introduction to the digitalization of legal activity and the concept of the robot-judge · Analysis of judicial discretion in the Russian Criminal Procedure Code · Examples of negative impacts of judicial discretion in court practice · Perspectives on integrating digital technologies and artificial intelligence into the judiciary · Conclusions on the limits of digitalization and the necessity of judicial discretion
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Accountability
0/5Clear responsibility for AI outcomes
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Fairness
2/5Non-discrimination and equitable treatment
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Human Dignity
1/5Respect for the inherent worth of persons
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Human Oversight
4/5Humans remain in control of consequential decisions
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Privacy
0/5Protection of personal data and private life
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Transparency
0/5Openness about how AI systems work and are used
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Enforcement
0/5Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force
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Impact Assessment
0/5Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use
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