UK Legal Briefing
Independent coverage of UK law, AI policy and legal developments with practical public impact.
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UK Jurisdiction Taskforce issues landmark legal statement on liability for AI harms
The UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT) concludes that English private law is fully capable of governing AI harms, rejecting the need for emergency bespoke legislation.
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First UK lawyer struck off over fictitious AI case citations
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has struck off a registered foreign lawyer in a landmark ruling after he submitted fictitious, AI-generated case citations in disciplinary proceedings.
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UK Online Procedure Rules 2026 come into force: Digital justice system launched
The Online Procedure (Rules and Practice Directions) Rules 2026 (SI 2026/696) came into force on 7 September 2026, launching a dedicated digital procedural code.
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UK launches corporate reporting overhaul: Digital-first and AI compliance for business
The UK Government launched a major overhaul of corporate reporting on 6 September, exploring AI-driven compliance and cutting red tape.