This ELA handbook aims to enhance the understanding of bias and related legal, ethical and practical issues that may arise in the development and utilization of algorithms and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for risk assessment. It provides insights into relevant regulations and methods to mitigate bias and prevent discrimination. 

The ELA handbook, based on the online training session of 26 May 2023, in the context of the ELA programme on AI and algorithms in risk assessment, addresses the use of automation, rule-based models, and AI systems.