‘Advances in AI have enabled a range of developments in robotics, from driverless vehicles to unmanned military machines. These advances raise questions about autonomy and accountability – what happens if a faithful servant disobeys an action, and who is to blame if things go wrong? Can our current governance mechanisms lessen these risks and empower us to adopt new technologies? Or do we need new laws and guidelines?’

Date: 31st January 2017, 6.30-8.00pm

Location: The Royal Society, 6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG

Charge: Free, registration required

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‘This lecture will explore and explain the difference in outcomes between cases in Crime and Care, considering the framework of ‘Beyond reasonable doubt’ versus ‘the balance of probabilities’ and the concept of the judge’s role to determine the law and the jury the facts, as against the idea that the judge determines all. Rules on disclosure, hearsay, use of expert witnesses, and time scales in court will be examined to consider why a Not Guilty verdict in Crime may not be enough, in some cases, to resume being a parent.’

Date: 26th January 2017, 6.00-7.00pm

Location: Barnard’s Inn Hall, Holborn, London EC1N 2HH

Charge: Free

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