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Selected publications representing IFELT's most substantial contributions to the field — flagship reports, foundational research papers, and landmark legal analyses. All IFELT publications are open access.
Annual State of Law & Technology Report
Inaugural Edition — Forthcoming
IFELT's flagship annual publication. A comprehensive survey of the most significant developments at the intersection of law and emerging technology over the preceding year — covering AI regulation, digital evidence, cybercrime, deepfakes, online platforms, and quantum technologies. Produced by IFELT's expert network and made freely available to the global legal community.
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Jurisdiction Over AI Systems: Towards a Framework for Cross-Border Accountability
IFELT Research Series
An examination of the jurisdictional challenges posed by AI systems that operate across national boundaries — analysing existing frameworks, identifying gaps, and proposing principles for a coherent international approach to AI accountability.
Deepfakes as Evidence: Admissibility, Authentication, and the Integrity of the Record
IFELT Legal Analysis Series
A systematic analysis of the legal challenges posed by deepfake technology in judicial proceedings — examining admissibility standards, authentication requirements, and the implications for the integrity of the evidentiary record across common law and civil law systems.
IFELT welcomes research submissions from legal scholars and practitioners working at the intersection of law and emerging technology.
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IFELT publishes across five categories — from peer-reviewed research papers and legal analyses to practitioner-focused articles, expert commentaries, and Observatory monitoring reports. All publications are open access.
Jurisdiction Over AI Systems: Towards a Framework for Cross-Border Accountability
IFELT Research Series · 2026
An examination of the jurisdictional challenges posed by AI systems operating across national boundaries — analysing existing frameworks, identifying gaps, and proposing principles for a coherent international approach.
The Budapest Convention at 25: Adequacy, Gaps, and the Case for a Second Protocol
IFELT Research Series · 2026
A critical assessment of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime a quarter-century after its adoption — examining its adequacy in the face of new technologies and the scope of the Second Additional Protocol.
Quantum Computing and Cryptographic Law: Preparing Legal Systems for the Post-Quantum Transition
IFELT Research Series · 2026
An analysis of the legal implications of quantum computing for cryptographic security — examining the adequacy of existing legal frameworks and the regulatory responses required for the post-quantum transition.
Platform Liability for AI-Generated Content: A Comparative Analysis
IFELT Research Series · 2026
A comparative study of platform liability frameworks across the EU, US, and MENA region as applied to AI-generated content — examining the adequacy of existing safe harbour provisions and the case for reform.
Robotics and Tort Law: Allocating Liability When Machines Cause Harm
IFELT Research Series · 2026
An examination of tort law frameworks as applied to harm caused by autonomous robotic systems — analysing product liability, negligence, and the case for a dedicated robotics liability regime.
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Search across all IFELT publications by keyword, type, or topic. All 21 publications in the library are indexed below.
Jurisdiction Over AI Systems: Towards a Framework for Cross-Border Accountability
IFELT Research Series · 2026
An examination of the jurisdictional challenges posed by AI systems operating across national boundaries.
The Budapest Convention at 25: Adequacy, Gaps, and the Case for a Second Protocol
IFELT Research Series · 2026
A critical assessment of the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime a quarter-century after its adoption.
Quantum Computing and Cryptographic Law: Preparing Legal Systems for the Post-Quantum Transition
IFELT Research Series · 2026
An analysis of the legal implications of quantum computing for cryptographic security.
Platform Liability for AI-Generated Content: A Comparative Analysis
IFELT Research Series · 2026
A comparative study of platform liability frameworks as applied to AI-generated content.
Robotics and Tort Law: Allocating Liability When Machines Cause Harm
IFELT Research Series · 2026
An examination of tort law frameworks as applied to harm caused by autonomous robotic systems.
The Regulation of Generative AI: Where Are We Now?
IFELT Articles · 2026
A survey of the current state of generative AI regulation across major jurisdictions.
Digital Evidence in Criminal Proceedings: A Practitioner's Overview
IFELT Articles · 2026
A practical overview of the key legal issues arising from digital evidence in criminal proceedings.
Cybercrime and the Developing World: Capacity, Cooperation, and the Justice Gap
IFELT Articles · 2026
An examination of the challenges facing developing countries in responding to cybercrime.
Facial Recognition Technology and the Right to Privacy: A Global Survey
IFELT Articles · 2026
A survey of legal frameworks governing the use of facial recognition technology.
Deepfakes as Evidence: Admissibility, Authentication, and the Integrity of the Record
IFELT Legal Analysis · 2026
A systematic analysis of the legal challenges posed by deepfake technology in judicial proceedings.
The Right to Explanation Under the EU AI Act: Scope, Limits, and Enforcement
IFELT Legal Analysis · 2026
A detailed legal analysis of the right to explanation for automated decision-making under the EU AI Act.
Cross-Border Data Transfers and Law Enforcement Access: The Adequacy Problem
IFELT Legal Analysis · 2026
An analysis of the legal tensions between data protection frameworks and law enforcement access.
Autonomous Weapons and International Humanitarian Law: The Accountability Gap
IFELT Legal Analysis · 2026
A legal analysis of the accountability gap created by autonomous weapons systems under IHL.
On the EU AI Act: A Landmark, But Not a Solution
IFELT Commentary · 2026
A critical commentary on the EU AI Act — acknowledging its significance while identifying gaps and enforcement challenges.
The ICC and Cybercrime: Why the International Criminal Court Should Expand Its Jurisdiction
IFELT Commentary · 2026
A commentary arguing for the expansion of ICC jurisdiction to cover the most serious cybercrimes.
AI Judges and the Right to a Fair Trial: A Premature Conversation?
IFELT Commentary · 2026
A commentary on the use of AI in judicial decision-making and its human rights implications.
Deepfakes and Electoral Integrity: The Law Is Not Ready
IFELT Commentary · 2026
A commentary on the threat posed by deepfake technology to electoral integrity.
Annual State of Law & Technology Report — Inaugural Edition
IFELT Observatory · 2026
IFELT's flagship annual publication — a comprehensive survey of developments at the intersection of law and emerging technology.
Domain Monitoring Report: Artificial Intelligence & the Law
IFELT Observatory · 2026
A focused monitoring report on legal and regulatory developments in the AI domain.
Domain Monitoring Report: Cybercrime & Digital Evidence
IFELT Observatory · 2026
A focused monitoring report on developments in cybercrime law and digital evidence.
Rapid Response Briefing: The Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention
IFELT Observatory · 2026
A rapid response briefing on the Second Additional Protocol to the Budapest Convention on Cybercrime.
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