AI will ‘support but not replace’ judicial decision-making, lead judge says
AI will “support but not replace” judicial decision-making, the lead judge for artificial intelligence has said in a newly published position statement. Sir Colin Birss, president of the business and property division, said the Courts and Tribunal Judiciary’s (CTB) approach towards artificial intelligence will be “cautious but positive” as the technology will be adopted to […]
HMCTS unveils new digital programme to upgrade courtrooms and make hearings more accessible
A programme to speed the development of technology used in courtrooms has been launched by the HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced in its latest blog. In a blog on the HMCTS website Mike Edgerton, head of video, infrastructure and workplace at the department explained how it was investing in a long term […]
Not one size fits all: reflections on Resolution’s response to cohabitation reform
The government’s consultation on strengthening legal protections for cohabiting couples represents the most significant opportunity for reform of cohabitation law in England and Wales for many years. In its August 2026 response, Resolution broadly welcomed the proposed framework, describing reform as long overdue given the growing number of couples who live together without marrying and […]