International Law Aspects of Interplanetary Internet
Dr Filippo Marchetti (Westminster Law School) has been selected by the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) to contribute to the drafting of a technical report on the international law aspects of interplanetary internet.
The project will explore the international legal issues connected with the establishment of communication systems in Earth orbit and around other celestial bodies, including the Moon, with the objective of enabling internet connectivity for human communication and scientific data transfer.
Within the IISL working group, Dr Marchetti will lead the work package examining how existing international law regimes regulate, or fail to regulate, this and similar technologies.
The research is set to begin in January 2026 and will run for 18 months.
Regulatory Consultancy in Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence
Dr Filippo Marchetti (Westminster Law School) was contracted by Trilateral Research to provide consultancy services in the fields of data protection and artificial intelligence.
Dr Marchetti will advise on the legal, regulatory, and ethical implications of emerging technologies, with particular attention to responsible innovation in artificial intelligence. The project reflects the growing importance of interdisciplinary legal expertise in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises that develop, deploy, or assess AI-driven systems. It also contributes to broader efforts to ensure that technological innovation remains aligned with fundamental rights, accountability, and robust governance standards.
The consultancy is set to begin in February 2026.
Digital horizons in HE: responsible Generative AI learning and multidisciplinary communication
Dr Diana Sancho and Dr Filippo Marchetti from Westminster Law School have been awarded a grant to research the digital horizons in higher education, and in particular the role of responsible Generative AI learning and multidisciplinary communication.
This project is carried out in a consortium with researchers from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, the Department of Finance, and the Centre for Education and Teaching Innovation and was awarded £18,000 by the Quintin Hogg Trust.
The Westminster Law School part of the project looks at the communication and human-AI interaction dynamics between students and professionals across fields, ranging from law to computer science. The research will lead to pioneering approaches to multidisciplinary communication, and to safer forms of engagement with artificial intelligence.
The research started in June 2024 and lasted for 12 months.