Englands

Urgent Reforms Proposed to Tackle Record-High Backlog in England’s Crown Courts

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LONDON, England — Anthony Rogers, the chief inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate, has indicated that drastic measures, including possibly doing away with the right to trial by jury, may be necessary to address the unprecedented backlog in England and Wales’ crown courts. Rogers pointed out that the volume of pending cases has soared to a record high, putting significant strain on the entire judiciary system. The Ministry of Justice reports that there are currently 73,105 outstanding criminal cases in crown courts. This severe backlog has prompted Rogers and others within the criminal justice … Read more

England’s Legal System Takes a Cautious Step into the Future, Allowing Judges to Harness Artificial Intelligence for Rulings

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LONDON (AP) — England’s legal system, steeped in centuries-old traditions of wigs and robes, has cautiously embraced artificial intelligence (AI) to aid in producing rulings. The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary recently granted judges the ability to use AI to draft opinions, with the caveat that it should not be employed for research or legal analyses due to its potential to generate fabricated, misleading, inaccurate, and biased information. Master of the Rolls Geoffrey Vos, the second-highest ranking judge in England and Wales, stated that judges can utilize AI responsibly, but must prioritize protecting confidence and take … Read more

England’s Legal System Embraces Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Judges but Proceeds with Caution

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LONDON (AP) — The English legal system, steeped in centuries-old traditions like wearing wigs and robes, has cautiously embraced artificial intelligence (AI) as judges are now allowed to use the technology to assist in producing rulings. The Courts and Tribunals Judiciary recently announced that AI can be used for writing opinions, although it is not recommended for research or legal analysis due to its potential for providing inaccurate, misleading, and biased information. England and Wales are among the first to provide guidance on AI’s use in courts, signaling a proactive step in an industry that … Read more