This briefing paper addresses some of the implications for human rights related to AWS, particularly those rights and standards that govern the conduct of law enforcement operations. Amnesty International believes that the questions surrounding the development and potential use of AWS outside armed conflict (and the ability of such systems to comply with human rights law) are at least as daunting as those related to their use on the battlefield and urgently require attention and consideration, ultimately leading to concrete steps that will address this important area of international law.