African Judicial Network | Webinar Series on Artificial Intelligence for Judges

About the webinars:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming legal systems, governance institutions, and public administration across the globe. Courts and judicial actors are increasingly encountering AI-driven technologies in areas such as legal research, case management, evidence analysis, online dispute resolution, translation services, and predictive analytics. While these developments present opportunities to improve efficiency and access to justice, they also raise profound questions concerning judicial independence, accountability, fairness, transparency, data governance, and public trust.

Across Africa, judiciaries are navigating growing public expectations for efficient, transparent, and accessible justice systems while simultaneously confronting challenges related to digital transformation, uneven technological infrastructure, cyber risks, and institutional capacity. The emergence of AI therefore presents both an opportunity and a responsibility: an opportunity to modernize judicial administration and improve service delivery, and a responsibility to ensure that technological adoption strengthens rather than undermines constitutional values, human rights, and confidence in the judiciary.

The CEELI Institute proposes a webinar series designed specifically for judges and magistrates across Africa. The series will create a platform for peer learning, comparative exchange, and practical reflection on how African judiciaries can responsibly engage with AI while safeguarding judicial integrity, transparency, and public trust and enhance awareness, understanding and judicial preparedness regarding the implications of AI for courts and justice systems in Africa

The webinar series will provide judges and judicial stakeholders with opportunities to:

  • Understand emerging AI technologies and their relevance to judicial systems;

  • Examine ethical, legal, and constitutional implications of AI use in courts;

  • Explore the relationship between AI, transparency, judicial legitimacy, and public confidence;

  • Share comparative experiences and good practices from African and international jurisdictions;

  • Discuss governance frameworks, safeguards, and accountability mechanisms for responsible AI adoption in the judiciary.

When?

July – September, 2026

Time of the webinar depending on the timezone:

16:00-17:30 Accra/Banjul)

17:00-18:30 (Abuja)

18:00-19:30 (Gaborone/Johannesburg/Lilongwe/Lusaka/Prague)

19:00-20:30 (Nairobi/Entebbe/Dar Es Salaam)

 

Webinar 1: An introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Judicial systems

29 July 2026

The first webinar of this series will focus on:

  • Introduction to AI in the judiciary, understanding opportunities and risks,

  • Global trends in AI and the Rule of Law,

  • Various good practices, guidelines and toolkits on AI in the justice sector,

  • Data protection, security and confidentiality,

  • Experiences of African judiciaries using AI.

 

Webinar 2: Artificial Intelligence and Judicial Independence

August, 2026 [Exact date TBD]

The second webinar in this series continues to explore the topic of artificial intelligence for judges and will focus on:

  • Judicial Ethics in the use of AI,

  • Preserving judicial independence and judicial discretion.

  • Ensuring fairness, accountability and transparency,

  • Ensuring public trust in the use of AI in courts and digital justice systems.

Webinar 3: Application of Artificial Intelligence in African courts

September, 2026 [Exact Date TBD]

  • The final webinar in this series will focus on practical application of AI in African courts:

  • The use of AI in case management and dealing with backlogs,

  • AI in legal research and translation of court documents,

  • Online dispute resolution and digital access to justice

  • Core skills and competencies for judges using AI

  • Education on AI and the role of the judicial training institute 

Who Should Attend?

This event is tailored for judges, court professionals, and other judicial actors.

Sign Up

Spaces are limited. Please secure your participation in the first webinar via the registration link:

Registration Link for Artificial Intelligence Webinar Series

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