Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 102636
Criminal Proceedings: Artificial Intelligence
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 20 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of AI-generated transcripts in criminal proceedings; and how errors will be a) identified, b) challenged and c) corrected.
Answer
Sarah SackmanHMCTS recognises the significant potential for AI transcription to drive productivity across the courts and tribunals. As such, HMCTS is piloting how automated transcription (using AI) could be used across all courts and tribunals, including criminal cour...
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