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Does UK need rules on AI use for preparing court documents, consultation asks

( February 18, 2026, 15:52 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A consultation on whether rules are needed in the UK to govern artificial intelligence use by legal representatives in preparing court documents has been opened by the Civil Justice Council, an advisory public body that covers England and Wales. In an initial report, the council suggests that representatives should declare their use of AI in preparing evidence, while in more administrative uses this might not be necessary. The consultation closes on April 14.Statement follows. The report is attached:...

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