UK Legal Briefing
Independent coverage of UK law, AI policy and legal developments with practical public impact.
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Law Society Guidance: 'AI Is Not a Legal Entity' — Professional Responsibility Cannot Be Delegated
The Law Society issues definitive practice guidance on artificial intelligence in legal practice, confirming solicitors retain non-delegable liability for algorithmic outputs.
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High Court Grants Leapfrog to Supreme Court in Landmark Carter-Ruck Privilege Battle
The High Court sends the SRA's battle against Carter-Ruck directly to the Supreme Court, testing whether regulators can compel disclosure of privileged legal documents.
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Court of Appeal Quashes Historic LIBOR Convictions in Landmark Ruling
The Court of Appeal formally overturns six benchmark manipulation convictions, setting rigorous evidentiary and statutory thresholds for financial and corporate prosecutions.
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Law Society Warns of Agentic AI Risks in Justice System
The Law Society of England and Wales issues a landmark foresight report warning that autonomous AI agents risk eroding accountability and public trust in the courts.