Call for Papers
Annual Courts and Justice Conference 2026 – Procedural Law Unit, University of Nicosia
The Algorithmic Courtroom: Trust, Accountability, and the Future of Justice
The Procedural Law Unit of the University of Nicosia (https://www.unic.ac.cy/school-of-law/plu/) invites submissions for its Annual Courts and Justice Conference 2026, to be held on Friday, 4 December 2026, at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus.
This year’s conference will examine perceptions of the use of artificial intelligence in adjudication, focusing on the legal, institutional, ethical, and technological conditions under which AI may be used, or considered for use, in judicial decision-making and court processes.
As courts and justice systems increasingly engage with emerging technologies, important questions arise concerning transparency, accountability, procedural fairness, judicial independence, human oversight, and public trust. The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary discussion on the opportunities, risks, limitations, and safeguards associated with the use of AI in adjudication.
We welcome contributions from scholars, practitioners, judges, policymakers, technologists, and early-career researchers.
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract length: Up to 500 words, including footnotes
- Submission deadline: 15 September 2026
- Conference date: 4 December 2026
- Venue: University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Abstracts should be submitted by email to [email protected].
Authors will be notified of the outcome of the review process in due course. The contributions will be published. Further details regarding registration and the conference programme will be announced at a later date.
We look forward to receiving your proposals and to welcoming you to Nicosia for a stimulating discussion on the future of justice in the age of artificial intelligence.
