Work Packages
Work Package Leader: Volker Kaul, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Faculty of Law, Charles University)
This work package examines how social media influence public discourse and contribute to societal polarization. Through empirical studies and experiments, it analyzes levels of tolerance toward different types of political expression and the impact of regulation on user behavior. The goal is to propose ways to cultivate public debate and strengthen democratic participation in the digital space.
Work Package Leader: Mgr. Michal Šoltés, M.A., Ph.D. (Faculty of Law, Charles University)
This work package focuses on analyzing the causes and consequences of inequalities in court rulings. Using unique data from Czech and Dutch judges, it investigates discrimination in legal aid and the impact of judicial disparities on public trust in justice. The findings will contribute to a deeper understanding of, and potential remedies for, systemic inequalities in access to justice.
Work Package Leader: Assoc. Prof. Ing. Josef Montag, Ph.D. (Faculty of Law, Charles University)
The objective is to develop the PRECID software, which will provide judges with data-driven and algorithmic support for decision-making. The research explores how artificial intelligence can help reduce disparities in rulings, enhance judicial awareness, and increase transparency. The project also addresses the ethical and human rights implications of using AI in the justice system.
Work Package Leader: Mgr. et Mgr. Eva Horváthová, Ph.D. (Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University)
This work package investigates how technological and financial innovations impact wealth and income inequality. It focuses on the role of financial and energy literacy, which can determine who benefits from innovation. The findings will contribute to designing fairer financial policies and enhancing consumer protection.
Work Package Leader: Prof. JUDr. PhDr. Veronika Bílková, Ph.D., E.MA. (Faculty of Law, Charles University)
This work package focuses on vulnerable groups (e.g., the elderly, individuals in long-term care) and how their position in society is affected by technological change. It combines legal analysis with empirical research and proposes adjustments to the legal framework to ensure better protection of these individuals.
Work Package Leader: JUDr. Mgr. Jakub Harašta, Ph.D. (Faculty of Law, Masaryk University)
This work package addresses the challenges of consumer protection in the digital environment, where manipulation occurs through tools such as “dark patterns” and deepfakes. The goal is to develop a modern concept of a protected consumer that reflects current developments in technology and insights from behavioral sciences.