On the Use of Smart Hybrid Contracts to Provide Flexibility in Algorithmic Governance

The use of computer technology to automate the enforcement of law is a promising alternative to simplify bureaucratic procedures. However, careless automation might result in an inflexible and dehumanise law enforcement system driven by algorithms that do not account for the particularities of indiv...

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