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Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
This is the treaty's official title.
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Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law
The first international treaty framework addressing AI throughout its lifecycle through human-rights, democracy and rule-of-law obligations, implemented by parties through domestic measures.
currentverified from 2026-07-27binding treaty for parties after entry into force, subject to its scope provisions, declarations and domestic implementation
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What it is
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The first international treaty framework addressing AI throughout its lifecycle through human-rights, democracy and rule-of-law obligations, implemented by parties through domestic measures.
The Council of Europe describes this scope and implementation structure.
Legal force
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binding treaty for parties after entry into force, subject to its scope provisions, declarations and domestic implementation
Its treaty character is clear, but the practical extent of binding effect varies with scope choices, exclusions and implementation.
Membership
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Open to Council of Europe members, participating non-member states and other states invited under the Convention's accession provisions.
The treaty text and depositary page define signature and accession routes.