Digital transformation and human rights: DIGIRIGHTS

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Digital transformation and human rights: DIGIRIGHTS

Legal implications of AI
e-justice
Digital transformation and public administration
Cyber security

Legal and ethical governance of AI, digital justice systems, cybersecurity

Legal aspects of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Governance- legal regulation of AI in justice and public administration; algorithmic discrimination and bias in Law
E-justice: access to justice in the digital era, e-justice platforms, tools and interoperability, online dispute resolution systems, civil procedure reform under digital transformation
Cyber security and Data Protection: Cybercrime and digital evidence; regulatory responses to deepfakes, surveillance, and digital identity misuse
Behavioral aspects of IT law:

• ,,Digital transformation and human rights: EU perspective’’ DIGIRIGHTS project no 101175695 funded by the EU (EACEA) DIGIRIGHTS provides 5 tailor-made courses: Digital Rights and Principles-People at the Centre of Digital Transformation, Solidarity and Inclusion-Economic and Social Rights in the Digital Age, Safety and Security, Property Rights in the Digital Era, Intellectual Rights and Consumer Protection and E-justice. Considering the project theme’s complexity DIGIRIGHTS includes three experts from Croatia and North Macedonia experienced in Jean Monnet activities.
• Human Rights and Technology: Bridging the Gap with AI Applications (HARTech)" project funded by the DAAD (German Higher Education Exchange Service) and implemented by the Europa-Institut, University of Saarland (Germany), and the Faculties of Law provides the students with an intensive learning experience and give them a comprehensive understanding of key aspects related to Law and new technologies with special focus on artificial intelligence (AI). It is based on a multidisciplinary program designed to explore the intersection of technology, ethics, and legal studies.
• Mobile Legal Clinic" within the Justice for All project sponsored by YUCOM and USAID, May 2024 to May 2025. This project involves practical training of students and providing legal aid to clients – beneficiaries of, for example, Gerontological Center "Sveti Sava", Safe House in Niš, Roma Association "Prokuplje" and others. A number of 32 students of the third and the fourth year of bachelor studies are offered acquisition of practical knowledge and mastery of legal skills, under the supervision of professors and lawyers, as well as the adoption of standards of legal professionalism and legal ethics and work in small groups while using interactive teaching methods.
• The project: Responsibility in Legal and Social Context (2021-2025) financed by the Faculty of Law University of Niš with the aim of exploring the evolving dimensions of responsibility in contemporary legal systems and societal structures. It addresses how concepts of individual, institutional, and collective responsibility are interpreted and applied across various branches of law — including criminal, civil, administrative, and constitutional law — while also analyzing their implications in a broader socio-ethical context.

• The Faculty of Law is equipped with modern infrastructure that supports advanced research, teaching, and international cooperation.
• The Faculty hosts classroom with video conferencing systems, enabling seamless participation in hybrid and international academic activities.
• Additionally, a dedicated computer lab supports legal informatics and Legal Tech research, providing access to specialized legal databases.
• Among its key facilities are two fully equipped moot courtrooms, which provide students and researchers with practical training in legal proceedings and moot court competitions.
• This infrastructure makes the Faculty well-positioned for hosting joint academic programs, blended mobility, and co-organized events with Chinese partner institutions.

• 1. Maja Nastić, The impact of the informational and communication technology on the realization and protection of human rights, Balkan Social Science Review, Vol. 17. pp. 75-96. 2021 DOI: https://doi.org/10.46763/BSSR21170075n 2. Aleksandar S. Mojašević, Dejan Vučetić, "Electronic Dispute Resolution: Changing the Paradigm or Status Quo?", International Scientific Conference of Special Importance, Faculty of Law, University of Banja Luka (in co-organization with the Center for Bioethical Studies in Belgrade and the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics), 7‒8 February, 2020, Thematic collection „Transformative technologies: legal and ethical challenges of the XXI century”. UDK 34:004.738.5, DOI 10.7251/NSTT2001181M. 3. Darko Dimovski: Cryptocurrencies and Crime In: TEME. - Niš: University, 2023. - Vol. XLVII, No. 4 (2023), pp. 975-990. ISSN 0353-7919 https://doi.org/10.22190/TEME220701060D 4. Darko Dimovski: Implementation of interoperability in the criminal area of e-justice In: Penal policy and adequacy of response to crime / LKIII regular annual meeting of the Association, [Zlatibor], 2024. - Belgrade: Serbian Association 2024. - Belgrade: Serbian Association 2024. - pp. 609-618. ISBN 978-86-6411-012-9 5. Anđelija Tasić, Introduction to coded discrimination, Collection of Papers, Faculty of Law Niš, Faculty of Law, University of Niš, 104 (2025), pp. 85 - 100, DOI: 10.5937/zrpfn1-57555

The Legal Tech team maintains strong connections with industry, public institutions, and civil society organizations through applied research, policy consultancy, and socially engaged legal practice. DIGIRIGHTS acts as a bridge between academic research and society, aiming to shape a digital future by empowering institutions, legal professionals, and citizens alike. Prof. Maja Nastic acted as OSCE Consultant in the project Improving fulfillment of Tolerance and Non-discrimination commitments in Serbia, with a focus on youth and gender equality.
Legal clinics established under the coordination of prof. Darko Dimovski enables practical legal training and direct interaction with citizens. Prof. Anđelija Tasić is an active in the legal clinic and serves as a mediator. All team members are involved in international academic cooperation.

• Maja Nastić, The impact of the informational and communication technology on the realization and protection of human rights, Balkan Social Science Review, Vol. 17. pp. 75-96. 2021 DOI: https://doi.org/10.46763/BSSR21170075n
• Darko Dimovski: Cryptocurrencies and Crime In: TEME. - Niš: University, 2023. - Vol. XLVII, No. 4 (2023), pp. 975-990. ISSN 0353-7919 https://doi.org/10.22190/TEME220701060D
• Darko Dimovski: Implementation of interoperability in the criminal area of e-justice In: Penal policy and adequacy of response to crime / LKIII regular annual meeting of the Association, [Zlatibor], 2024. - Belgrade: Serbian Association 2024. - Belgrade: Serbian Association 2024. - pp. 609-618. ISBN 978-86-6411-012-9
• Anđelija Tasić, Introduction to coded discrimination, Collection of Papers, Faculty of Law Niš, Faculty of Law, University of Niš, 104 (2025), pp. 85 - 100, DOI: 10.5937/zrpfn1-57555

A short description of previous and current international projects, exchanges etc.
Maja Nastić:
1. Project coordinator ERASMUS+ Jean Monnet Modul ,,Digital transformation and human rights: EU perspective’’ (DIGIRIGHTS) project no: 101175695 (2024-2027)
2. Principal investigator Serbian Austrian bilateral project ,,Human Rights and border policies-comaprison of Serbia and Austria’’ (HURIBO) in cooperation with Austrian Human Rights Institute Paris Lodron University Salzburg (2024-2026)
3. Particpant Erasmus+ Blended Intenstive Program ,,Local characteristics, culture and performance in Public Administration’’, organized by ‘’1 Decembrie 1918’’ University of Alba Iulia, Romania (2024)
4. Lecturer at the Summer School 2025: Artificial Intelligence and Law: Mastering the Future of Law in AI Age organized by SEELS and Europa Institute (HARTech Project) given lectures: Digitalization, AI and Human Rights
5. OSCE project Improving fulfilment of tolerance and non-discrimination commitments in Serbia, with a focus on youth and gender equality
6. OSCE Consultant in project Improving fulfilment of tolerance and non-discrimination commitments in Serbia, with a focus on youth and gender equality
7. Erasmus+ Guest Professor Faculty of Law, University of Maribor, Slovenia, 2023
8. Jean Monnet Module MONELA, Guest Lecturer (2021-2022)
9. Participant at the project Federalistic Tendencies in European Union; Project holder Academy of Justice, Center for European Policy Research; Warsaw, Poland (2022)
10. Participant at the project National Constitutional Identity and EU axiology-perspectives of Central European Countries; Project holder Academy of Justice, Center for European Policy Research; Warsaw, Poland (2021)
11. Member of project team, Re@WBC Erasmus + No.561586-EPP-2015-1-RS-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP Enhancement of HE Research Potential Contributing to Further Growth of the Western Balkan region (2016-2019)
12. Erasmus+ Guest Lecturer Faculty of Law, University of Sofia, Bulgaria (2017,2018)
Aleksandar Mojašević:
1. Leader of the project “SERBIA BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS”, Contract No. 47QRAD20D1072, funded by the International Development Group (IDG) – Technical Assistance Project for Economic Growth (TAP EG) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (2024‒2025);
2. Participant of the project “Modernizing European Legal Education (MELE)”, project leader: Universitat des Saarlandes, Germany, funded by the Erasmus+ program of the European Union (2020-2023);
3. Participant of the project “Interdisciplinary Short Cycle Programs in Public Policy Making and Analysis (PPMA)”, Project Reference 598596-EPP 1-2018-1-RS-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP, funded by the European Union Erasmus+Program (2018-2022);
4. Consultant of the International Finance Corporation (member of the World Bank Group) within the project “Serbia Debt Resolution and Business Exit Project” (December 15, 2020-June 30, 2021);
5. Leader of the project “Implementation of Behavioral Inights in Pandemic Prevention Policy on the Youth Population”, within the program “Serbia and Global Challenges: Towards Fairer and Democratic Public Policies”, funded by the Open Society Foundation (FOS) in cooperation with the Institute for Philosophy and Social Theory (IPST) (2021-2022).
Darko Dimovski:

1. Jean Monnet Module teacher DIGIRIGHTS,
2. Erasmus+ PPMA Project (Public Policy Making and Analysis), Erasmus+ KA203 Strategic Partnership for Higher Education,
3. "Law Clinic", a project financed by the OSCE Mission in Belgrade, February 15 - November 15, 2008.
4. "Free legal aid at the Legal Clinic, Project of the Faculty of Law in Niš, as the project holder and the Bar Association in Niš, as a partner in the Project, financed by UNDP - Fund for Free Legal Aid, April 1, 2008 to December 1, 2008
5. "Legal clinic of the Faculty of Law in Niš - development of new work methods", project financed by The OSCE Mission to Serbia, February 15 - November 15, 2009
6. "Clinical legal education", general and practical training program for fourth-year students of the Faculty of Law in Niš, financed by the Faculty of Law in Niš, May 17 - October 30, 2010.6. "Clinical legal education", general and practical training program for fourth-year students of the Faculty of Law in Niš, financed by the Faculty of Law in Niš, 2010-2013. Year
7. "Clinic for the Protection of Women's Rights", general and practical training program for fourth-year students of the Faculty of Law in Niš, financed by the Autonomous Women's Center, 2010-2013. Year
8. "Mobile legal clinic", general and practical training program for fourth-year students of the Faculty of Law in Niš, financed by Philip Morris, 2013-2014. year,
9. "Mobile legal clinic", general and practical training program for fourth-year students of the Faculty of Law in Niš, financed by the Autonomous Women's Center, 2016-2018. year
10. "Mobile legal clinic", general and practical training program for students of the Faculty of Law in Niš, financed by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 2016-2018. year,
11. "Mobile legal clinic", general and practical training program for students of the Faculty of Law in Niš, financed by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 2018-2019. year
12. "Mobile legal clinic", general and practical training program for students of the Faculty of Law in Niš, financed by the US Embassy, 2020-2021. Year
13. "Networked in the pro bono program for the protection of women's rights", general and practical training program for students of the Faculty of Law in Niš, organized by the association of Roma women Osvit, financed by the European Union, 2022-2023. year,
14. "Mobile Legal Clinic" within the Justice for All project sponsored by YUCOM and USAID, May 2024 to May 2025
Andjelija Tasić:

1. Jean Monnet Module teacher DIGIRIGHTS,
2. Team member Serbian Austrian bilateral project ,,Human Rights and border policies-comparison of Serbia and Austria’’ (HURIBO) in cooperation with Austrian Human Rights Institute Paris Lodron University Salzburg (2024-2026)
3. Erasmus+ Guest Professor Faculty of Law, University of Maribor, Slovenia, 20244. The legal status and protection of Internationally Displaced Persons, Refugees, Asylum Seekers and ‘Invisible’ Persons without ID (SEELS Network, researcher and lecturer, 2019 - 2022);
4. MELE – Modernizing European Legal Education (Saarbricken Institute and SEELS, 2020-2023, researcher and lecturer at the Summer School at the University of Cadiz));
5. DAAD Equality and Diversity in Higher Legal Education (ED4LE), (researcher and lecturer, 2022).