RFC-031: Universal Humanity AI Governance — The Capstone Unification — 6. Jurisdictional Precedence Matrix
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6. Jurisdictional Precedence Matrix
The following matrix defines which jurisdiction’s rule takes priority when multiple frameworks produce conflicting requirements on the same governance dimension.
6.1 Precedence by Governance Dimension
| Dimension | IHL (027) | EU (028) | AU (029) | Japan (030) | Universal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life safety | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
| Human rights | 1st | 1st* | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| Prohibition/ban | 1st | 1st* | — | — | — |
| Data sovereignty | — | 1st | 1st* | 2nd | 3rd |
| Innovation enablement | — | 3rd | 2nd | 1st | 2nd |
| Transparency | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 2nd | 3rd |
| Accountability | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
| Fairness | 2nd | 1st | 1st* | 2nd | 3rd |
| Cultural sovereignty | — | 2nd | 1st | 1st* | 2nd |
| Community benefit | 2nd | 2nd | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Precautionary measures | 1st | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 2nd |
| Governance adaptivity | — | 2nd | 2nd | 2nd | 1st |
* Indicates joint precedence where frameworks have equally strong claims.
6.2 Interpretation Rules
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Numbered precedence: “1st” means this framework’s rule applies first. “2nd” means it applies if the 1st-precedence framework is not active or does not address the specific case.
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Dash (—): Means this framework does not materially address this dimension. No precedence applies.
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Joint precedence (*): Where marked, both frameworks have legitimate claims. Resolution requires:
- Applying the MORE RESTRICTIVE interpretation
- Logging the joint-precedence event
- Triggering governance review for systemic resolution
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Accountability is always 1st: ALL frameworks agree that accountability is non-negotiable. There is no precedence conflict on this dimension — every framework requires it with equal force.
6.3 Conflict Scenarios and Resolutions
Scenario A: EU prohibition vs. Japan promotion
- EU AI Act prohibits a specific use case (e.g., social scoring)
- Japan Act would permit/encourage it for efficiency
- Resolution: EU prohibition applies (higher precedence for prohibitions). Japanese context may seek alternative approaches that achieve the innovation goal without triggering the EU prohibition.
Scenario B: AU data sovereignty vs. EU data protection
- AU Strategy requires data to remain on African soil
- EU GDPR requires specific data handling practices
- Resolution: Joint precedence — apply both requirements simultaneously. Data remains in Africa AND meets EU-standard protections. If impossible, governance review required.
Scenario C: IHL protection vs. all other frameworks
- IHL requires immediate protection of civilians
- Any other framework’s requirement would delay protection
- Resolution: IHL overrides absolutely. No framework may delay protection of persons in armed conflict.