AI Regulation ReferenceDoes Framework Convention on AI, Human Rights, Democracy and Rule of Law (CETS 225) require Bias & Discrimination Prevention?
Council of Europe • enacted
Yes — 1 provision
Requirements at a glance
This regulation imposes 3 specific requirements for Bias & Discrimination Prevention across 1 provision:
- Non-discrimination principle — AI activities must comply with non-discrimination obligations under international human rights law
- Equality risk assessment — Risk management under Article 16 must consider equality and non-discrimination impacts
- Human rights compatibility — AI systems must be compatible with democratic values and human rights, including freedom from discrimination
Non-Discrimination and Equality (Human Rights Framework) #
The Convention's foundational human rights framework (Article 3) explicitly incorporates non-discrimination as a core principle, and Article 16's risk management mandate covers impacts on equality rights. As a treaty built on the European Convention on Human Rights, it binds AI use to existing ECtHR jurisprudence on discrimination.
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Non-discrimination principle | AI activities must comply with non-discrimination obligations under international human rights law |
| Equality risk assessment | Risk management under Article 16 must consider equality and non-discrimination impacts |
| Human rights compatibility | AI systems must be compatible with democratic values and human rights, including freedom from discrimination |
Penalties
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Non-compliance | Binding treaty — enforcement through domestic implementation |