Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy
Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
The Journal of Human Rights Law and Practice recognizes that authors may use generative AI and AI-assisted tools during manuscript preparation. The following conditions apply.
- AI cannot be an author. Generative AI tools do not meet authorship criteria — they cannot take responsibility for the work or its integrity — and must not be listed as an author or co-author.
- Disclosure is required. Any use of AI tools (for drafting, editing, translation, summarizing, or generating content) must be disclosed in a statement at the end of the manuscript, naming the tool and describing how it was used. Routine tools such as spelling/grammar checkers and reference managers do not require disclosure.
- Authors are fully responsible. Authors must verify the accuracy of all AI-assisted content, including every legal citation and authority, and remain solely accountable for the final manuscript. AI tools are known to fabricate case law and references; undisclosed or unverified AI content constitutes research misconduct.
- Confidentiality in peer review. Editors and reviewers must not upload any part of a submitted manuscript to a generative AI tool, as this may breach author confidentiality and intellectual-property rights.
