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[GLOBAL CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS]
Neurotechnology, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice: Uses, Risks, and Human Rights Safeguards

As two leading international organizations working to strengthen global law enforcement and the rule of law, INTERPOL and UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) have partnered to explore the implications of neurotechnology for law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

UNODC and INTERPOL invite submissions that address considerations relevant to the use of neurotechnology under the umbrella of the intersection of neuroscience, law enforcement, and criminal justice.

I) Suggested Areas of Focus

Submissions may address one or more of the following topics:
  • Definitions of Key Terms, Such as Neural Data and Neurotechnologies
  • Current and Potential Uses of Neurotechnologies in Law Enforcement and/or Criminal Justice Systems
  • Application and Implementation Challenges for Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Systems
  • Emerging Threats Posed by Current or Future Uses of Neurotechnologies in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Systems
  • Risks and Trends Related to Malicious or Criminal Misuse of Neurotechnology
  • Legal Grey Zones: Legal, Human Rights, and Ethical Considerations
  • Case Studies, Examples, or Lessons Learned from the Use of other Technologies by Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Professionals

II) Who Should Contribute

For this consultation, experts from the following areas are welcome to contribute: Law Enforcement; Criminal Justice; Industry and Private sector; Academia; Civil Society; etc.

III) Deadline for Submission

Submissions must be received by  17 November 2025 at 18:00 Vienna time [DEADLINE EXTENDED]. No submissions received after the deadline will be considered for this consultation.

All contributions must be submitted in English.
1.Contact Information(Required.)
2.Email address(Required.)
3.Gender(Required.)
4.Type of Organization(Required.)
5.Please provide your short bio and brief explanation of your work in neurotechnology.(Required.)
6.Please select which of the topics below you can contribute to:(Required.)
7.Please share your contribution below (Please use in-text referencing and bibliography. Max. 2,000 words). (Required.)
8.Please provide the link to your LinkedIn page, website, and/or publications, if any.
9.Please indicate if you are open to being contacted by email for a follow-up discussion or invited to a virtual roundtable.(Required.)
10.Acknowledgement of Contributions. Please indicate how you would like to be acknowledged:(Required.)
11.Is there any additional information that you would like to share with us?
12.Terms of Submission:
  1. Submission does not guarantee that inputs will be reflected in the UNODC and INTERPOL Technology Assessment.
  2. Submissions are invited on a voluntary and pro bono basis.
  3. Submission does not imply formal agreement, official partnership, or authorship.
  4. By submitting this form, I consent to UNODC and INTERPOL using the content of my submission.
  5. I certify that the content is my own and all sources are accurately cited.
(Required.)
The Way Forward

The contributions will be analyzed and incorporated into a Technology Assessment – “UNODC and INTERPOL Technology Assessment for Law Enforcement Officials and Criminal Justice Practitioners on the Use of Neurotechnology” (tentative). The final version of the Technology Assessment will be presented during the Fifteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice which will be held from 25 to 30 April 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, under the overall theme “Accelerating crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law: protecting people and planet and achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the digital age”.

We appreciate your time, expertise, and perspective in helping us address one of the most cutting-edge and consequential developments in technology, justice, and global security.


In case of queries, please contact justice@unodc.org.