The 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice commenced in Abu Dhabi, with the UAE Public Prosecution participating in the event. The congress, themed "Accelerating crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law: protecting people and planet and achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the digital age," brings together global leaders to address emerging forms of crime and strengthen international cooperation. Discussions will focus on facilitating access to justice, the responsible use of technology, and international judicial cooperation to combat transnational crime.
Chancellor Salem Ali Al Zaabi, the Chief Prosecutor and Head of Public Prosecution at the Office of the UAE Attorney General, participated in a session titled "Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Justice Systems." During the session, Al Zaabi presented the UAE Public Prosecution's experience in transitioning from using artificial intelligence tools to establishing an integrated institutional framework governing their application in judicial work. The framework prioritizes legal legitimacy, institutional accountability, and human oversight to ensure justice and confidence in judicial outcomes.
Al Zaabi explained that the UAE Public Prosecution has moved beyond merely using modern technologies to accelerate workflows, instead building an integrated AI governance framework. This framework includes a dedicated strategy, an ethics charter, a policy governing AI use, and a risk assessment matrix. The goal is to ensure responsible technology use, subject to law and human oversight, considering the specific nature of judicial work.
The UAE Public Prosecution will continue to participate in the Congress by exchanging expertise with international justice institutions, presenting the UAE's experience in developing its justice system, and contributing to the international dialogue on building more efficient criminal justice systems. These systems must be better prepared to address evolving forms of crime, particularly those linked to the digital sphere, such as fraud.
Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, was present at the congress, alongside other members of the Public Prosecution. The event provides a platform for global leaders to discuss pressing issues in crime prevention and criminal justice, with a focus on achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice will continue until October 1, bringing together experts and leaders to address critical issues in the field. The UAE's participation, led by the Public Prosecution, highlights the country's commitment to strengthening international cooperation and advancing justice systems.
The discussions at the congress will have significant implications for global efforts to combat transnational crime and promote justice. The UAE's experience in developing its justice system, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence, will likely be of interest to other countries seeking to enhance their own justice systems.
Key points
- The UAE Public Prosecution participates in the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
- The congress focuses on emerging forms of crime, international cooperation, and the responsible use of technology in judicial work.
- The UAE Public Prosecution presents its experience in establishing an integrated institutional framework for the use of artificial intelligence in judicial work.
