Artificial Intelligence in Evidence Collection and Proving International  Crimes: Within the Context of International Criminal Court Proceedings

Artificial Intelligence in Evidence Collection and Proving International Crimes: Within the Context of International Criminal Court Proceedings

Published on: 01 Apr, 2026
Academic Staff:
Girnas Sarbast Omar

This research examines the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in gathering

evidence and proving international crimes within the framework of the

International Criminal Court (ICC), given the rapid development of digital

technologies and their increasing reliance in international criminal

investigations. The research aims to clarify the conceptual and legal framework

of AI and analyze its contribution to gathering evidence related to war crimes

and crimes against humanity, particularly digital evidence such as images,

videos, and satellite data. It also discusses the admissibility of evidence derived

from AI technologies before the ICC and its compatibility with the principles

of criminal evidence and guarantees of a fair trial. The research addresses the

most prominent legal and ethical challenges associated with the use of these

technologies, such as transparency issues, algorithmic bias, and the

determination of legal responsibility. The research concludes with the necessity

of establishing a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework that ensures

the responsible and effective use of AI in a way that serves international

criminal justice and protects human rights.