The Ethics of AI
in Family Justice
Four non-negotiable principles grounded in Canadian law, international governance standards, and the lived experience of families in crisis. These are the foundations upon which every tool we build, endorse, or advocate must rest.
Principle — Technology in service of people, not the reverse.
Human-Centred Design
AI must serve families, not systems.
Principle — AI systems trained on historical data perpetuate historical injustice unless rigorously audited.
Ethical AI & Bias Prevention
Justice cannot be automated without accountability.
Principle — Black-box decision-making is incompatible with natural justice.
Radical Transparency
Families deserve to understand the systems that affect them.
Principle — No algorithm may replace the right to a fair hearing before an impartial human adjudicator.
Systemic Sovereignty & Judicial Integrity
AI advises. Humans decide. Always.
Key Governance Frameworks Referenced