Statement to CCW GGE meeting on lethal autonomous weapons systems, 20-21 August

This statement, issued during the CCW GGE meeting on lethal autonomous weapons systems held from 20-21 August, reflects concerns about lack of a stronger mandate, the vague language of “normative and operational framework”, and the downplaying of human control. The statement calls attention to the need to strengthen the mandate, language, and position on autonomous weapons at the CCW.