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Justice Minister Sarah Sackman has joined home-grown lawtech firms in Chicago this week to showcase how the UK legal sector is putting AI at the front and centre of its services.
Greater use of AI and technology in legal services will spur economic growth thanks to a new Government investment as part of the Plan for Change today (12 March 2025).
Private prosecutors face greater transparency and accountability over unregulated or unlawful activity following a consultation to overhaul the current system.
Victims will receive swifter justice as the Government announces record funding for the Crown Court. New investment will see the courts sitting at the highest allocation since records began as part of its Plan for Change to 鈥�
A new law to help the UK鈥檚 legal services sector maintain pole position and which will deliver millions more to grow the economy and help implement our Plan for Change.
Families, individuals, and charities will receive funds left to them in wills twice as quickly as they did last year, with probate applications now being granted in less than half the time.
Victims of child sexual abuse will be better supported with new reforms that prioritise their rights.
Victims of rape and sexual abuse are being encouraged to seek鈥痸ital鈥痵upport through a new Government campaign.鈥�
Vulnerable people at risk of unfair eviction or homelessness could benefit from a 拢20 million a year boost in legal aid as a consultation is launched today.
Malicious predators who create sexually explicit deepfakes without consent can expect to face the full force of the law under a new amendment to legislation.
The role of computer evidence in the criminal justice system will be examined through a call for evidence to prevent future miscarriages of justice.
UK-qualified professionals to find it easier to work in Switzerland, as new permanent agreement ensures professional qualifications can be recognised.
Four new business and property courtrooms open at West Gate, alongside eight new employment tribunal rooms to deal with disputes.
Jurors on the most traumatic cases will be better supported than ever with access to round-the-clock help and free counselling sessions.
Around 30 schoolchildren aged between 14 and 16 years took over courtroom 10 at Westminster Magistrates鈥� Court on Monday 14 October 2024, as part of an initiative to highlight the dangers and consequences of carrying and usi鈥�
UK legal services will be at the forefront of one of the world鈥檚 biggest legal gatherings this week to promote the UK as a place to do business.聽
Families invited behind the scenes of local justice. Open day to give rare and unique insight into how justice is done in East Anglia鈥�.
Families invited behind the scenes of local Combined Court. Open day to give rare and unique insight into how justice is done.
Tech-savvy owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets will benefit from greater legal protection thanks to an important clarification to the law.
Victims and witnesses of crime will benefit from improved waiting rooms in 10 court buildings across England and Wales.
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