Court of Appeal & High Court - New Practice Directions issued on the Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Court Documents

New Practice Directions on the responsible use of  Gen AI in Court documents

The Hon. Ms. Justice Caroline Costello, President of the Court of Appeal and The Hon. Mr. Justice David Barniville, President of the High Court have issued Practice Directions on the responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Court Documents.

These Practice Directions will come into operation on 1 September 2026 and shall be read together with existing Practice Directions.

Practitioners and litigants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the Practice Directions and ensure full adherence to the relevant provisions in order to avoid potential adverse consequences.

Click the links below to access the Practice Directions in full:  

Court of Appeal
CA 16 - Practice Direction on the responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Court documents

High Court
HC 142 - Practice Direction on the Responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Court Documents

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