AI and legal aid for children: a webinar on the future of child justice

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly permeating the justice system, it's crucial to explore how it can revolutionize the way we provide legal services to young people and its potential benefits in enhancing access to justice for children.

On 24th September at 16:00, in the framework of the i-ACCESS project, Baker McKenzie will host a webinar on  “AI and Legal Aid for children” , co-organized by the i-ACCESS project  in collaboration with Terre des hommes’ initiative Justice with Children and the International Association of Youth and Family Judges and Magistrates (AIMJF). 

The webinar will explore real-world examples of AI-powered legal aid initiatives, and reflects on legal and ethical considerations of using AI in child justice. Panelists will offer cross-sectoral insights into how AI can both enhance and challenge access to legal aid for vulnerable children.

Meet the panelists

Angela Vigil

As a Baker McKenzie Partner and Executive Director of the Pro Bono Practice, Angela Vigil specializes on children's, civil rights, and human rights law. She's a regular speaker on legal issues concerning children, juvenile justice, pro bono management, and corporate pro bono collaborations. She will focus on the pivotal role of young people in shaping AI applications, and will explain how to use AI to get access to legal aid and its creative applications so far.

Dr Wendy O’Brien 

Dr Wendy O’Brien works with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) specialising in human rights, violence against children and access to justice, with a particular focus on technology. She will unpack the legal framework concerning  access to justice and legal aid, highlighting the AI implications. 

Paulo Roberto Fadigas César

A seasoned judge with nearly 30 years of experience in the Brazilian judiciary system, specializing in child refugees and trafficking, Paulo Roberto Fadigas César is a valued member of the AIMJF. During the webinar, he will discuss the implementation of AI in the Brazilian juvenile justice system and how this technology can assist judicial professionals and enhance access to justice for vulnerable children.

Cédric Foussard

The discussion will be moderated by Cédric Foussard, an internationally renowned child justice expert and global coordinator of the Justice with Children Initiative. 

The panel will engage in a dynamic dialogue to uncover synergies between their diverse fields and invite the audience to participate in the conversation, enriching the discussion with global perspectives.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders on the future of AI and legal aid for children. 

Register now!

The event is part of the webinar series organized by the “i-ACCESS MyRights” project in collaboration with the Justice with Children Global Initiative. The series explores digital trends within the child justice system, and their impact on the rights of children in contact with the law. 

In the first webinar, we explored AI benefits for children’s access to information, AI applications in child justice, and the crucial role of child rights impact assessment and child participation, as we advocate in our policy brief. 
In the second webinar, we  discussed the challenges, opportunities, and regulatory frameworks shaping the current AI landscape in Europe, including practical implications of the EU AI Act, and its impact on the i-ACCESS chatbot. 

About the project
 

The i-ACCESS MyRights project, co-funded by the European Union, aims to revolutionize access to justice for child victims in the EU by developing a user-friendly digital tool. By presenting legal information in a clear, child-friendly manner, this AI-driven solution ensures that children are better informed about their rights and roles in criminal proceedings, fostering a more inclusive and accessible justice system.