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INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION: Access to justice: rising numbers of litigants in person add to complexity of cases
Recent analysis by the Law Society of England and Wales (the ‘Law Society’), published in spring, shows a rise in litigants in person (LiPs) in family law cases. According to the analysis, thousands of people in the jurisdiction are being forced to represent themselves in divorce or separation cases because they don’t have access to…
Perfect storm brewing in family courts as rising numbers represent themselves
26 Apr 2024 2 minutes read Rising numbers of litigants in person (LiPs) combined with increasing backlogs, delays and chronic lack of investment is creating a perfect storm in the family justice system. New figures analysed by the Law Society* show that, in private family law cases, the areas worst hit are: Law Society of…
The Impact and Value of AI for IP and the Courts – a speech by Lord Justice Birss
On the 5th of October Lord Justice Birs gave a speech at the Life Science Patent Network European Conference in London: Good evening and thank you for inviting me to the Life Sciences Patent Network European Conference. I’m here to consider with you the impact and value of AI for intellectual property and the courts.…
New Report Embracing AI in Court Practices
A recent report explores the integration of AI into the civil courts of England and Wales, championed by key figures like Sir Geoffrey Vos and Lord Justice Birss. It highlights AI’s potential to revolutionize judicial processes by handling minor decisions, aiding litigants in person, summarizing complex information, and providing accurate transcriptions, thereby improving efficiency and…