AI and Lawmaking: An Overview

Information technology and law series/Information technology & law series, pp. 433–449

Abstract

This chapter explores how AIArtificial intelligence (AI) could help improve both the process and the outcome of lawmakingLawmaking by legislators. Among the possible applications of AI in lawmakingLawmaking discussed in the chapter are opportunities in the areas of (1) legislative techniqueLegislative technique, (2) legislative processLegislative process and (3) legislative monitoringMonitoring. Each section also pays attention to the challenges and risks and come with the possible applications presented. All of these developments are at an early stage or can perhaps not even be called ‘developments’ yet. There is growing experience, however, with designing data-based systems and legislation in parallel. Even if these systems do not necessarily include elements of AI properly speaking, meaningful learning can take place from such projects. Therefore, for each of the three aforementioned possible applications, this chapter analyzes the case of the Digitaal Stelsel Omgevingswet (‘DSO’, ‘Digital System Environment and Planning Act’)Digital System Environment and Planning Act (DSO), an online system for digital information regarding environmental and planning law, set to enter into force in The Netherlands on 1 Januari 2023.

Authors 2

1. Annemarie Drahmann corresponding Aachen Leiden Law School

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden Law School, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands

2. Anne C.M. Meuwese Aachen Leiden Law School

   Leiden University

   Affiliation as printed

   Leiden Law School, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands