AI Action Plan Explorer
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is at the forefront of responsible AI adoption across government. One year on from publishing the AI Action Plan for Justice, this explorer highlights progress against our ambitions. We are committed to being transparent about how we use AI and will continue to work with industry, academia, civil society and the wider public sector to realise its benefits safely and responsibly.
- Year One snapshot
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Support sector growth by becoming the best state partner for AI
Read the full detail of action 3.4 on GOV.UK. (opens in a new tab)
Year 1 progress
In Year 1, the MOJ supported growth in the legal technology sector through its continued funding of LawtechUK, which promotes innovation and adoption and champions English and Welsh law as a foundation for emerging technologies via the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT). In July 2026 the UKJT published an AI Liability Statement, providing non-binding guidance on how existing liability laws could apply to AI products.
In March 2026, the MOJ announced an additional £4.5m in funding for LawtechUK for 2026-29. Read more about LawtechUK in the case study below.
Year 2 priorities
In Year 2, our focus will be on addressing uncertainties that may hinder adoption in the sector. This includes:
- Exploring ways to increase access to legal data, including working with the National Data Library alongside potential MOJ/HMCTS initiatives.
- Continuing to deliver the LawtechUK programme to accelerate the growth of UK legal technology businesses and increase the adoption of legal technology by SME law firms.
Case studies (1)
LawtechUK
Established in 2019, LawtechUK is a MOJ-funded programme that supports the growth of the UK's legal sector through mentoring, accelerator programmes, investor engagement and industry partnerships. It has helped to support a majority of the recorded 315 UK-founded ventures. In 2025, those companies attracted almost £189 million of investment, a 35% increase on the previous year. The additional £4.5 million investment will enable LawtechUK to continue supporting the development and adoption of legal technologies that benefit businesses, consumers and access to justice, while reinforcing the UK's position as a global leader in legal technology.
1. Strengthen Our Foundations
We will strengthen AI leadership, governance and ethics, data and digital infrastructure, and procurement to support AI adoption.
7 actions, 0 case studies: 5 Progressing, 1 Mature, 1 Complete.
2. Embed AI Across the Justice System
We will develop a suite of core AI products to address common, cross-cutting challenges across justice, using a clear “Scan, Pilot, Scale” approach.
12 actions, 13 case studies: 3 Early Stage, 3 Progressing, 5 Mature, 1 Complete.
3. Invest in Our People & Partners
We will invest in talent, training and workforce planning to accelerate AI adoption and transform how we work. We also plan to strengthen our partnerships to support AI-driven legal innovation.
5 actions, 2 case studies: 2 Progressing, 3 Mature.
Actions in 3. Invest in Our People & Partners
Action 4 of 5- 3.1Mature
Attract, develop and retain technical talent
- 3.2Mature
Strengthen AI awareness and skills across all staff
- 3.3Progressing
Take a proactive, employee-led approach to the future of work
- 3.4Progressing
Support sector growth by becoming the best state partner for AI
1 case studyYou are here - 3.5Mature
Work with regulators to support responsible AI adoption in the legal sector
1 case study
About this snapshot
This explorer will not be updated in real-time. It represents a snapshot of our Year One progress ( to ) against the AI Action Plan for Justice, accurate as of .
In Year One, we committed to establishing strong foundations, building capability and delivering early wins. In Year Two, our priority is to scale what works to improve outcomes more widely across the justice system. All future work will be taken forward in line with appropriate engagement and consultation requirements, including with trade unions where relevant.
