The UK Ministry of Justice has published a first-of-its-kind document which lays out a plan to “harness the power of AI to transform the public’s experience” of the justice system in England and Wales. The Ministry of Justice’s AI Action Plan for Justice seeks to present a proportionate approach to AI adoption across courts, tribunals, prisons, probation and supporting services, noting the potential of AI to make justice more accessible, fairer, and faster.

The AI Action Plan outlines three priorities:

• Strengthen our foundations
• Embed AI across the justice system
• Invest in our people and partners

In developing the AI Action Plan for Justice, the Ministry of Justice consulted the judiciary and legal services regulators.

The AI Action Plan for Justice is available online here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-action-plan-for-justice/ai-action-plan-for-justice.