“Joint Committee on Human Rights, New inquiry: Human Rights and the Regulation of Artificial Intelligence (2025-2026)

The Joint Committee on Human Rights launched an inquiry in July 2025 to examine how human rights can be protected in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It will examine the threats and opportunities AI offers for human rights in the UK. It will also consider whether existing legal and regulatory frameworks in the UK are sufficient to protect human rights and keep pace with AI development. The Inquiry will focus in particular on rights to privacy, rights to equality and non-discrimination, and the right to an effective remedy for human rights violations. Karen Yeung was appointed as Special Advisor to the Committee in December 2025 to support its inquiry.