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Judges Image for English Tweet (1)" data-image-description="" data-image-caption="" data-medium-file="https://www.witness.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OS-Judges-Image-for-English-Tweet-1-300x131.jpg" data-large-file="https://www.witness.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/OS-Judges-Image-for-English-Tweet-1.jpg" /> </a> </div> <div class="post_text"> <div class="post_description"> <span class="post_infos">  <span class="date">Published Monday, May 2024</span> </div> <h2>Pioneering Guide Helps Judges to Navigate Digital Open Source Evidence</h2> <p><strong>‘Evaluating Digital Open Source Imagery: A Guide for Judges and Fact-Finders,’ a groundbreaking resource authored by leading experts, is aimed at equipping judges and fact-finders with essential tools to effectively evaluate digital open source evidence in legal proceedings.</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In today’s digital age, the influx of open-source information has become increasingly vital in the pursuit of accountability and justice, particularly in the realms of human rights, humanitarian law, and international criminal law. Recognising the critical role that digital open source imagery plays in legal proceedings and fact-finding missions, a collective of legal scholars, human rights advocates, and experts in open source investigations have come together to produce a groundbreaking resource: ‘Evaluating Digital Open Source Imagery: A Guide for Judges and Fact-Finders.’</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The guide is the result of a collaboration between WITNESS and leading institutions including Queen Mary University of London, Open Society Justice Initiative, University of California Berkeley, Mnemonic, Swansea University, University of Essex, University of Oxford, and the Hertie School Centre for Fundamental Rights. This pioneering guide seeks to demystify the complex process of evaluating digital open-source imagery. At its core, the guide aims to equip judges, fact-finders, and decision-makers with the necessary tools to assess the credibility, reliability, and probative value of open source evidence effectively. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Speaking on the launch of the guide, Associate Director at WITNESS, Raquel Vazquez Llorente, said: “As generative AI and digital manipulation techniques become increasingly sophisticated, digital evidence emerges as both a powerful investigative tool and a potential pitfall. We designed our guide to equip judges and fact-finders with the essential knowledge needed to expertly discern the authenticity of digital evidence and uphold the integrity of modern legal processes.” Earlier this year, Raquel published an </span><a href="https://www.gen-ai.witness.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Deepfakes-in-the-Dock_Preparing-Intl-Justice-for-Generative-AI.pdf"><span style="font-weight: 400;">article</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in the SciTech Lawyer Magazine of the American Bar Association, delving deeper into the impact of deepfakes and synthetic media in international justice.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Designed as a comprehensive resource, the guide covers a range of key issues relevant to the evaluation of digital open-source information, including authenticity verification, metadata analysis, and source validation. By providing clear definitions, practical examples, and insightful guidance, the guide enables users to make informed assessments and decisions when confronted with open-source evidence. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Digital open-source information has emerged as a powerful tool in the pursuit of accountability,” says Dr. Daragh Murray, Queen Mary University. “However, its utilisation presents unique challenges for legal professionals. This guide represents a milestone in addressing these challenges and empowering judges and fact-finders to navigate the complexities of open source evidence.” Hadi Al Khatib, Mnemonic says: “We hope that this guide will assist judicial bodies in understanding and evaluating digital open source evidence, crucial for advancing accountability and justice in our digital age.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“This guide fills a crucial gap in the legal landscape,” notes Prof. Yvonne McDermott Rees, Swansea University. “For the first time, judges and fact-finders have access to a dedicated resource that equips them with the knowledge and tools necessary to evaluate digital open source information effectively.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Prof. Başak Cali, Professor of International Law at the Hertie School and University of Oxford says, “</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">This Guide, by making the complex and technical terrain of open-source evidence more accessible for judges and fact finders, will bring us closer to ensuring accountability for human rights violations around the world.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Released on Monday 20 May 2024, ‘Evaluating Digital Open-Source Imagery: A Guide for Judges and Fact-Finders’ represents a pivotal advancement in the field of legal practice and human rights advocacy. Its availability in multiple languages, including English, Ukrainian, Arabic, French, and Spanish, ensures accessibility to a global audience.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The </span><a href="https://www.trueproject.co.uk/osguide"><span style="font-weight: 400;">guide is accessible online</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> at </span><a href="https://www.trueproject.co.uk/osguide"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://www.trueproject.co.uk/osguide</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, with a launch event scheduled for Friday 24 May 2024, 3:30-5pm at Inner Temple, Crown Office Row, Temple, London EC4Y 7HL (RSVP </span><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of-evaluating-digital-open-source-imagery-a-guide-for-judges-and-fact-finders-tickets-899765953187?aff=oddtdtcreator"><span style="font-weight: 400;">here</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">). </span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Further events surrounding the guide will be held globally. 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