Artificial Intelligence and Law at the Belarusian Legal Forum
04.12.2025
The first day of the
Belarusian Legal Forum “Law in the Modern World” featured a dedicated panel discussion, “Artificial Intelligence and Law,” moderated by Sergey Kasanin, Deputy Director General for Research at the United Institute of Informatics Problems of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.
Experts examined a broad range of issues related to the use and development of artificial intelligence, with particular focus on topics of direct relevance to the legal community. The discussion addressed regulatory approaches, questions of responsibility, safety requirements, access to data, and the formation of legal mechanisms that ensure the reliable and accountable use of AI systems.
In his presentation, Sergey Kasanin highlighted the work carried out by UIIP NAS of Belarus in the field of methodological and legal support for the development of AI technologies. He noted the institute’s significant contribution to drafting the Model Law on Artificial Intelligence Technologies, adopted earlier this year by the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly. This document has become an important reference point for the CIS member states and forms a foundation for future national legislation governing AI.
Special attention was given to issues critical for legal practitioners: determining responsibility in cases involving AI errors, establishing unified safety and quality requirements, creating procedures for system certification, and defining ethical principles for the development and use of AI. Kasanin emphasized that such mechanisms are essential for ensuring trust in AI systems and preventing legal risks for the state, businesses, and citizens.
The speakers also underscored the importance of cooperation between lawyers, developers, and regulators. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into medicine, industry, public services, education, and economic processes, the legal framework plays a decisive role in defining the boundaries, opportunities, and responsibilities associated with its use.
The discussion attracted strong interest from forum participants and contributed meaningfully to shaping Belarus’s national approach to AI regulation.
Experts examined a broad range of issues related to the use and development of artificial intelligence, with particular focus on topics of direct relevance to the legal community. The discussion addressed regulatory approaches, questions of responsibility, safety requirements, access to data, and the formation of legal mechanisms that ensure the reliable and accountable use of AI systems.
In his presentation, Sergey Kasanin highlighted the work carried out by UIIP NAS of Belarus in the field of methodological and legal support for the development of AI technologies. He noted the institute’s significant contribution to drafting the Model Law on Artificial Intelligence Technologies, adopted earlier this year by the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly. This document has become an important reference point for the CIS member states and forms a foundation for future national legislation governing AI.
Special attention was given to issues critical for legal practitioners: determining responsibility in cases involving AI errors, establishing unified safety and quality requirements, creating procedures for system certification, and defining ethical principles for the development and use of AI. Kasanin emphasized that such mechanisms are essential for ensuring trust in AI systems and preventing legal risks for the state, businesses, and citizens.
The speakers also underscored the importance of cooperation between lawyers, developers, and regulators. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into medicine, industry, public services, education, and economic processes, the legal framework plays a decisive role in defining the boundaries, opportunities, and responsibilities associated with its use.
The discussion attracted strong interest from forum participants and contributed meaningfully to shaping Belarus’s national approach to AI regulation.