International Legal Frameworks for the Protection of the Human Mind and Neural Activity in Light of the Provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Abstract

This research examines neurorights within the framework of international human rights law as one of the contemporary legal issues resulting from the rapid development of neuroscience, neurotechnology, and artificial intelligence. The study aims to clarify the concept of neurorights and identify the legal foundations for their protection under international human rights law, while analyzing the major legal and ethical challenges associated with modern neurotechnologies. The research also discusses the adequacy of existing international legal rules in protecting mental privacy, free will, and cognitive autonomy in light of the growing ability of neurotechnologies to collect brain data, analyze neural activity, and influence human cognition and behavior. The study concludes that the current international legal protection remains insufficient to address emerging neurotechnological risks, which necessitates the development of a specialized international legal framework explicitly recognizing neurorights and establishing legal and ethical safeguards governing the use of neurotechnology in a manner that protects human dignity and fundamental rights.