About Mar Gregorios College of Law

Mar Gregorios College of Law (MGCL), established in 2012 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is a premier NAAC-accredited and Bar Council of India-approved institution located within the Mar Ivanios Vidyanagar campus.

The institution offers integrated B.A. LL.B., BBA LL.B., B.Com LL.B. programmes and LL.M., and is known for its emphasis on professional ethics, academic excellence, and practical legal education.

About the Conference

Mar Gregorios College of Law, in collaboration with the Menard Family Centre for Democracy, Miami University, and Kerala Police Academy, invites research papers for the International Conference on:

“Justice 4.0 – AI, Policing, and the Transformation of Criminal Law”

📅 Conference Dates: 27th – 28th July 2026

The conference seeks to examine the impact of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies on criminal law, policing, judicial decision-making, and justice administration.

It aims to address legal, ethical, and constitutional concerns arising from algorithmic governance, including:

• Bias and discrimination
• Surveillance and privacy concerns
• Accountability and transparency
• Protection of fundamental rights
• Human rights-oriented regulation of AI in criminal justice systems

Sub-Themes

Authors are encouraged to submit original and unpublished work on:

• AI and Algorithmic Policing
• Digital Evidence and Criminal Adjudication
• Cybercrime and White-Collar Crime in the Digital Economy
• Ethics, Human Rights, and Governance of AI

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract: 300–350 words
• Full Paper: 6000–8000 words
• Citation Style: Bluebook 21st Edition
• Co-authorship: Maximum 2 authors
• Formatting: Times New Roman, 12 pt font, 1.5 line spacing

Mode of Presentation

The conference will be conducted in a hybrid format. Participants may choose either online or offline mode of presentation during registration.

Awards & Publication

• Selected papers will be considered for publication in a special volume of the Journal of Mar Gregorios College of Law (JMGCL) (ISSN 3107-9946).
• A Best Paper Presenter Award will be conferred under each sub-theme of the conference.

Venue

📍 Sophiya Hall, Mar Gregorios College of Law, Thiruvananthapuram

Important Dates

• 📅 Abstract Submission Deadline: 10 June 2026
• 📩 Acceptance Notification: 17 June 2026
• 📚 Conference Dates: 27–28 July 2026
• 📝 Full Paper Submission: 30 July 2026 (Post-conference)

Registration Fee

Accommodation Details

Accommodation may be available upon special request during registration. All associated expenses must be borne by the participants. No TA/DA will be provided.

Brochure- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1asuLSQNkm3n4vyFhYIpAK7AFYdQF14Js/view