Knowledge & Research

Resources & Publications

Research, analysis, and practical tools to help legal professionals understand emerging technology and navigate its legal implications.

Founding Stage: IFELT is currently preparing its inaugural publications. Resources will be made available progressively as the Forum's activities commence in 2026.

Governance

Founding Documents

The legal and governance instruments that define IFELT's identity, mission, and operational framework. Available in English and Arabic.

Founding Document

Constitutive Charter

The founding document that establishes IFELT's identity, mission, and core principles — its commitment to independence and dedication to the public interest.

Governance Framework

Statute

The operational framework governing IFELT's structure, membership, decision-making, and procedures — ensuring transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity.

In Preparation

Forthcoming Publications

A preview of the research and analysis the IFELT team is currently developing.

Forthcoming

Policy Brief

AI Governance and the Global South

An analysis of the regulatory gap in AI deployment across developing nations and its implications for justice systems.

Forthcoming

Legal Research

Smart Contracts Before the Courts

A comparative study of how courts across legal systems are approaching disputes arising from blockchain-based agreements.

Forthcoming

International Report

Data Localisation Legislation

A comprehensive review of data localisation frameworks across 30+ jurisdictions and their impact on digital commerce.

Forthcoming

Practitioner Guide

The Judge's Handbook on Technology Cases

A practical framework to assist judges in evaluating digital evidence and understanding algorithms in judicial proceedings.

Have Research to Share?

IFELT welcomes research contributions from legal professionals, academics, and technology experts worldwide.