Key Takeaway
This AI and Human Rights Case Law Tracker records public legal cases and official materials where artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, algorithmic systems, facial recognition, biometric tools, deepfakes, generative AI or AI-generated evidence are relevant to human rights law.
Tracker Status: Active/Monitoring
Publication Date: 30 May 2025
Last Verified: 30 May 2026
Latest Case Chronologically: R (Thompson and Carlo) v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (EHRC intervening) [2026] EWHC 915 (Admin
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Author and Contact: Matthew Lee (Barrister) click here for details.
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This legal article/report forms part of my ongoing legal commentary on the use of artificial intelligence within the justice system, public decision-making, evidence, surveillance, online platforms and human rights law. It supports my work in teaching, lecturing and writing about AI and the law and is published to promote my practice. Not legal advice. Not Direct/Public Access. All instructions via clerks at Doughty Street Chambers. This legal article concerns the AI and Human Rights Case Law Tracker.
| No | Date | Case Name | Jurisdiction | Country | Status | Core AI Issue | Key Takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | R (Thompson and Carlo) v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis (EHRC intervening) [2026] EWHC 915 (Admin) | X | X | X | X | X |
AI and Human Rights Case Law Tracker
This AI and Human Rights Case Law Tracker covers legal cases and official legal materials in which artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, algorithmic systems, biometric tools, deepfakes, generative AI or AI-generated evidence are relevant to human rights issues.
That includes cases concerning privacy, data protection, surveillance, facial recognition, biometric identification, freedom of expression, platform moderation, algorithmic feeds, fair trial rights, procedural fairness, discrimination, equality, immigration, policing, welfare, public administration, risk scoring, predictive analytics, AI-generated evidence, deepfake evidence and the use of AI in legal proceedings.
The tracker is distinct from my AI Rights and Legal Personhood Tracker. That tracker concerns whether AI itself could ever have rights, duties, standing, legal personality or rights-adjacent protection. This tracker concerns human rights issues affecting human beings where AI or algorithmic systems are involved.
How to read the AI and Human Rights Case Law Tracker
The status column gives a short indication of the procedural or source status of each entry, such as whether the matter involved a judgment, decision, admissibility decision, separate opinion, communicated case, regulator material, official report, legislative material, settlement, press release or other public legal source.
Inclusion in this tracker does not mean that a court has accepted that artificial intelligence caused any unlawful interference with human rights, that any allegation has been proved, or that any person, public authority, company, platform or institution acted unlawfully. Some entries may involve rejected arguments, peripheral references, procedural issues, separate opinions, unresolved allegations or official discussions rather than binding findings.
The wording in the tracker is a summary of public source material and should not be treated as a finding of fact by me.
Methodology of the AI and Human Rights Case Law Tracker
I use a primary-source-first approach where possible. Judgments, decisions, separate opinions, court materials, tribunal decisions, regulator decisions, treaty materials, official reports, legislative materials and other public legal documents are preferred. Where no primary legal source is publicly available, reliable professional commentary or other third-party sources may be included, but those sources should be checked carefully before reliance is placed on them.
The tracker is maintained manually and may be assisted by research tools, including AI tools. I check entries before publication, but I do not warrant that the tracker is comprehensive, complete, current or error-free. Nothing is legal advice. Please see the legal disclaimer. The public tracker summarises and signposts source material. It is not a substitute for reading the linked material.
Source Hierarchy of the AI and Human Rights Case Law Tracker
Primary legal sources are preferred. Official court, tribunal, regulator, treaty body, international organisation, legislature, government and public authority sources are prioritised where available. Some entries may rely on reliable media, professional commentary or other third-party sources where no primary legal source is publicly available. Readers should check the linked source before relying on any entry.
Use of AI, Human Review and Corrections
I may use AI tools to assist with research, drafting, checking, formatting and organisation of this tracker. AI tools can produce inaccurate, incomplete, outdated or misleading material. Entries are reviewed before publication, but errors and omissions may still occur. If you identify an error, missing source, broken link, duplicate entry, changed procedural status or material update, please contact me so that the tracker can be reviewed and, where appropriate, corrected.
Legal Themes Monitored
The tracker monitors legal issues including AI and human rights, algorithmic decision-making, automated public decision-making, biometric identification, facial recognition, surveillance, privacy, data protection, freedom of expression, platform moderation, recommender systems, algorithmic feeds, fair trial rights, procedural fairness, equality, discrimination, predictive policing, risk scoring, welfare automation, immigration automation, AI evidence, AI-generated evidence, deepfake evidence, authenticity disputes, generative AI in proceedings and the use of AI by public authorities, employers, platforms or representatives where relevant to human rights issues.
Jurisdiction Monitored
The tracker is international. It may include public legal materials from the United Kingdom, the European Court of Human Rights, the European Union, the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, international organisations and other jurisdictions where relevant legal source material is available. The jurisdictional scope may expand as further public legal materials are identified.
How to Cite This Tracker
Suggested citation: Matthew Lee, “AI and Human Rights Case Law Tracker”, Natural & Artificial Law, first published [insert publication date], last verified [insert date above].
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AI and Human Rights Case Law Tracker?
It is an active legal database and monitoring tool maintained by barrister Matthew Lee. The tracker records selected public legal cases and official legal materials where artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, algorithmic systems, biometric tools, deepfakes, generative AI or AI-generated evidence are relevant to human rights issues.
What types of legal issues are covered in the AI and Human Rights Case Law Tracker?
The tracker covers legal issues including privacy, surveillance, facial recognition, biometric identification, freedom of expression, platform moderation, algorithmic feeds, fair trial rights, procedural fairness, equality, discrimination, predictive policing, risk scoring, automated welfare decision-making, immigration automation, AI evidence, deepfake evidence and other human rights issues involving AI or algorithmic systems.
Does inclusion in this tracker mean that a human rights breach has been found?
No. Inclusion does not mean that a court has found any human rights breach, that any allegation has been proved, or that any person, company, public authority, platform or institution acted unlawfully. Some entries may involve rejected arguments, unresolved allegations, procedural issues, separate opinions, admissibility decisions or AI references that are relevant but not decisive.
Is this tracker about AI having rights?
No. This tracker concerns human rights issues affecting human beings where AI or algorithmic systems are involved. The separate AI Rights and Legal Personhood Tracker concerns the different question of whether AI itself could ever have rights, duties, legal personality, standing or rights-adjacent protection.
Are all entries based on court judgments?
No. Some entries may be based on judgments, decisions or separate opinions. Others may be based on communicated cases, regulator materials, treaty materials, official reports, legislative materials, public authority documents or reliable legal commentary where they concern AI and human rights. Readers should check the linked source for the status of each entry.
Does the tracker only cover the European Court of Human Rights?
No. The tracker may include ECtHR cases, UK human rights cases, EU cases and relevant materials from other jurisdictions. The European Court of Human Rights is likely to be an important source, but the tracker is not limited to Strasbourg unless expressly stated.
Can I use the AI and Human Rights Case Law Tracker as official legal advice?
No. The tracker and its contents are published as general legal commentary and educational reporting on AI law and human rights. Nothing on the tracker constitutes legal advice. Matthew Lee is a barrister regulated in England and Wales and is not authorised for Public or Direct Access. Instructions may only be given via his clerks at Doughty Street Chambers.
