Law No. 198/2007 regulates the procedure for providing the legal aid guaranteed by the state to protect the rights and fundamental freedoms of an individual.
AI primarily serves to enhance human capabilities, not to replace lawyers.
AI tools are particularly beneficial for tasks such as legal research, contract drafting and review, eDiscovery, and compliance, freeing up lawyers to focus on higher-value strategic work and client-facing responsibilities.
September 5, 2024 – In Vilnius, the Republic of Moldova signed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (CETS No. 225), following a joint effort between the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization and the Ministry of Justice.
The Council of Europe Framework Convention is the first international treaty that provides a comprehensive legal framework for the management of artificial intelligence (AI) systems throughout their entire life cycle, thus guaranteeing respect for human rights, democracy and the principles of the rule of law. This important step confirms the alignment of the Republic of Moldova with European and international standards for the responsible use of AI.
The Convention will be essential in creating a solid national regulatory and policy framework for artificial intelligence systems.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization of the Republci of Moldova is the central sectoral public administration body with the rights of a legal entity subordinate to the Government.
The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova is the central sectoral public administration body with the rights of a legal entity subordinate to the Government. The Ministry exercises leadership, coordination and control in its area of competence, implements state policy in the field of justice and human rights, contributes to maintaining the stability and quality of the regulatory framework, bringing it into line with international standards, as well as ensuring compliance with the principle of the rule of law.
Legal basis of the Republic of Moldova
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Constitution of the Republic of Moldova
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Human Rights
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Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law (CETS No. 225)
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Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence and amending Regulations (EC) No 300/2008, (EU) No 167/2013, (EU) No 168/2013, (EU) 2018/858, (EU) 2018/1139 and (EU) 2019/2144 and Directives 2014/90/EU, (EU) 2016/797 and (EU) 2020/1828 (Artificial Intelligence Act) (Text with EEA relevance)