ACJRD are delighted to announce booking is now open for the 28th Annual Conference on the theme of ‘Opportunities and Challenges of Technological Innovation in the Criminal Justice System’ will take place on Thursday, 12th June 2025 (full day) in the Camden Court Hotel, Dublin 2.
See Programme information and Booking details below.
About the Conference
This full day conference will explore the future of the criminal justice system as it navigates the opportunities and challenges presented by the development of new technologies. As advances in artificial intelligence, digital surveillance, forensic science, and data analytics rapidly reshape the criminal justice landscape, the need for thoughtful, informed dialogue has never been greater. This year's conference brings together legal professionals, technologists, academics, law enforcement leaders, and policy-makers to examine both the transformative opportunities and the pressing ethical and operational challenges posed by emerging technologies.
From artificial intelligence and digital evidence to algorithmic bias and data privacy, we’ll dive deep into the innovations changing how justice is delivered—and who it serves.
What to Expect:
- Plenary speakers from leading national and international voices in tech and justice
- Interactive panels on AI, practical applications and human rights considerations
- Real-world case studies and solution-focused workshops
- Networking opportunities with cross-sector experts
Confirmed speakers include:
- Senator Fiona O’Loughlin – Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
- Chief Inspector Jacqui Durkin, Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland - Transforming the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland: A strategic overview
- Judge Nuala Jackson, The High Court of Ireland - How can AI assist legal practice and how can it hinder?
- Professor Jens Erik Paulsen, Norwegian Police University College – Moral responsibility in digital policing
- Chief Superintendent Derek Smart, An Garda Síochána – Improving the digital evidence journey using body worn cameras
- Heather O'Shea & Margaret Joyce, Barnardos’ Dóchas Project – Video technology in family communications
- Donna Creaven, Irish Prison Service – Modernising rehabilitation: the role of technology in the Irish prison system
- Dr Ciara Bracken-Roche, Maynooth University – The use of surveillance technologies for policing: cases from Canada and Ireland
- Saoirse Brady, Irish Penal Reform Trust – Tech innovations in prison reform: challenges and opportunities
- Tricia Keilthy, Ombudsman for Children’s Office – Children’s rights in the digital age
- Dr Brian Barry, Trinity College Dublin – Judicial perspectives on courtroom technology
- Donna O’Leary, DOL Consultancy – Implications of the EU AI Act for the legal profession
- Chris Greene, Trinity College Dublin – The ex(planation) factor: What makes a trustworthy AI-assisted legal decision?
- MORE TO FOLLOW……
The ACJRD annual conference is aimed at those working in government agencies and in the community, including policymakers, practitioners, academics, civil society and a wide range of disciplines that focus on all those affected by the Criminal Justice System.
While ACJRD Members get a discounted registration fee, we warmly welcome those who are not members. If you would like to take out membership of ACJRD you can find details here.
The Chatham House Rule:
To encourage openness and the sharing of information, ACJRD invokes the Chatham House Rule at all events.
*The Chatham House Rule reads as follows: "When a meeting, or part thereof, is held under the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed".
See: https://www.chathamhouse.org/about-us/chatham-house-rule.
Event details
A PDF descriptor of the 28th ACJRD Annual Conference content is available to download here.
The full Conference Programme will be available shortly.
Book now through Eventbrite at the following link: https://ACJRD-28thAnnualConference.eventbrite.ie
Date: Thursday, 12th June 2025 (full day)
Location: Camden Court Hotel, Camden Street, Dublin D02 W086
Conference fees:
- ACJRD Member €99
- Non-Member €120
- Student ACJRD Member €25
- Student Non-Member €45
Booking: Booking will open shortly through Eventbrite
- CPD Points: Attendance at the event may qualify for CPD points. Qualification is determined by the points’ issuer. ACJRD is happy to provide certificates of attendance on request. For GDPR purposes, attendance lists will be deleted after 12 months and it will no longer be possible to provide certificates of attendance after that. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. after the event if you will require a certificate of attendance.
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- ISL Interpretation is available by request, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 4th June 2025 if you require this service. We would appreciate an early booking to facilitate the interpreter arrangements.