IRI is an independent research unit at the Department of Law at Stockholm University. The Institute is under the auspices of the Faculty of Law and its constitution has been confirmed by the University’s Vice Chancellor. The work is led by an executive board and its daily activities are managed by a director. The current director is Peter Wahlgren, Professor of Law and Information Technology.
While IRI is primarily a research organisation, it is also actively involved in community development and participates in various expert groups concerning the regulation of information and communication technology. The Institute functions as secretariat for the Foundation for Legal Information, whose purpose is to promote the digitalization of legal information.
