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CoE Framework Convention aims to keep AI consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law

Article 1(1) states the Convention’s aim for activities across the AI lifecycle.

Evidence explainer

What this establishes

The provision sets the treaty’s purpose. Domestic effect still depends on signature, ratification and implementing measures.

Why it matters: It is the first binding multilateral AI treaty framed around human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Limits and context: Aim language is not itself an entry-into-force finding. Ratification status must be checked separately.

Exact passage

CETS No. 225 · Article 1(1)

The provisions of this Convention aim to ensure that activities within the lifecycle of artificial intelligence systems are fully consistent with human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

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Policy questions

Multilateral standards

Should states join binding AI human-rights treaties?

The Council of Europe Framework Convention is open for signature. The live dispute is ratification and domestic effect, not whether a treaty text exists.

Policy asks

proposed

Sign and ratify the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence

Express consent to be bound by CETS No. 225 so the Convention’s human-rights, democracy and rule-of-law duties apply to the Party.

Policy vehicles

regulation · Opened for signature

Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence (CETS No. 225)

First binding multilateral AI treaty focused on human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

Policy events

2024-09-05 · publication

CoE Framework Convention on AI opened for signature

CETS No. 225 was opened for signature in Vilnius.