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Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are rapidly changing the trial processes in the courtroom. VR and AR can be used to recreate crime scenes, present complex data in real-time, and provide an interactive and immersive experience for the audience, all of which have important implications for the justice system. This is not only a timely topic, but it is also a crucial one. As technology advances, it is imperative that the legal system keeps pace to ensure that it remains fair, just, and effective. VR and AR have the potential to significantly impact how trials are conducted, how evidence is presented, and how justice is delivered. Already in 2016, Virtual reality helped Germany try war criminals. More recently, a court in Colombia held its first trial in the metaverse. Therefore, it is important to explore their current use and potential impact, while also discussing how to ensure that they are used in a way that is consistent with the principles of justice and fairness. This webinar is part of UNESCO’s series of webinars for judicial operators as part of its AI and the Rule of Law Programme. The webinars are organised in partnership with the National Judicial College (United States), Lawyers Hub (Kenya), the Centre for Communication Governance, National Law University Delhi (India) and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (Costa Rica). https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1000&context=crimj_wp

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