England and Wales judiciary: AI must never decide the outcome of a case
The senior judiciary's position is that judges may use only approved tools, all outputs must be subject to human checking, and new uses must go through a review group. Judge Colin Birss warned that AI cannot replace judicial decision-making; an NHS case may also guide expert use of AI.
Who is affected and how
- lawyer
- In English proceedings, expect that the use of AI by courts and experts is governed by separate rules.
Sources
- Judiciary says AI must never decide the outcome of a caseresultsense.com · Oct 12, 2026
- Judges receive cautious green light for AI use in new position statement | Law Gazettelawgazette.co.uk · Oct 12, 2026
- AI Must Not Determine Outcome Of Cases, Judges Told - Law360law360.com · Oct 12, 2026
- Dickinson v Newcastle upon Tyne NHS and how it applies to expert use of AI - Kennedys Law LLPkennedyslaw.com · Oct 12, 2026
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