Silvia Signorato
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Silvia Signorato’s research sits at the vital intersection of criminal procedure, human dignity, and emerging technologies. Her most-cited work, “A new right in criminal procedure implied by human dignity: the right to non-automated judicial decision-making” (2020), proposes a groundbreaking legal framework: that human dignity—rooted in the Kantian imperative never to treat a person merely as a means—implies a defendant’s right to be judged by a human, not an algorithm. This contribution directly challenges the growing use of AI in courts, arguing that automated decisions risk reifying individuals and undermining procedural justice. With 2 citations, her paper has already sparked discussion among legal scholars and technologists. Signorato’s work is notable for its philosophical depth and practical urgency, offering a clear, rights-based argument against unchecked automation in criminal justice. For students and researchers, her scholarship provides a compelling model of how foundational human rights principles can guide the ethical design of legal systems in the digital age.
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