Congratulations to both new Commissioners, but particularly to @lisawebley of @unibirmingham Law School. I look forward to seeing how you progress the incredible work of the Property, Family and Trust team, though all at the Law School will miss you on your secondment.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of two new Commissioners at the Law Commission. With these appointments, all four Commissioners will be female for the first time in its sixty-year history.
Read more about the announcement on our website lawcom.gov.uk/news/two-new-l…
ALT Professor Solène Rowan said,
“The Law Commission has made an outstanding contribution to the modernisation of our laws over the last six decades. It is recognised around the world as setting the benchmark for legal innovation.
“I am honoured to join such a prestigious institution and to have the opportunity to continue its fine tradition of evidence-based law reform. I look forward to working as part of the team to maintain the pre-eminent status of English commercial law and to develop the common law in the interests of all segments of our society.”
ALT Professor Lisa Webley said,
“The Law Commission has a sixty-year legacy of outstanding evidence-based law reform. I feel really privileged to be joining such an exceptional team. I look forward to returning to my family law roots to work on law reform in relation to duties and protections within families, the rights of and safeguards for children and the law relating to finance, property and trusts matters more broadly.“
The weather may be very wet, but it will not dampen our enthusiasm in welcoming our new cohort of UG students to @bhamlaw. Plus, the welcome marquee is (we are reliably informed) waterproof. A very warm welcome to all. Great things lie ahead. @unibirmingham
Paul Darling OBE KC gave so much of his time and brilliance to support the work of the Kalisher Trust. The trust sends its love to his family and friends, and mourns their loss.
What place does artificial intelligence have in the justice system? Our next #BarConf2024 panel will explore the question – chaired by David O’Mahony (@7BRChambers) with @Shobana_Legal, @lisawebley & Lord Clement-Jones. See our recent guidance on GenAI: barcouncil.org.uk/resource/n…
ALT A panel of speakers sitting on a stage with Bar Conference 2024 branding. The speakers are: Lisa Webley, David O'Mahony, Lord Clement-Jones and Shobana Iyer
Prof @lisawebley talks through predictive AI models which are brilliant unless you don't want to know how it got there - in justice we need to understand how a decision was made in order to appeal it. #BarConf2024
ALT A panel of speakers sitting on a stage with Bar Conference 2024 branding. The speakers are: Lisa Webley, David O'Mahony, Lord Clement-Jones and Shobana Iyer. Lisa Webley is speaking
.@Shobana_Legal runs through the areas where barristers could be using AI tech & tools but stresses that there must always be human oversight. Where she has concerns is in predictive analytics designed to predict the outcome of a case. #BarConf2024
ALT A panel of speakers sitting on a stage with Bar Conference 2024 branding. The speakers are: Lisa Webley, David O'Mahony, Lord Clement-Jones and Shobana Iyer. Shobana is speaking.
Lord Clement-Jones says technology should improve access to justice and with the right guardrails we can mitigate risks. But we have to be aware of the risks and concerns associated with artificial intelligence. Lord C-J commends the Bar Council guidance. #BarConf2024
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Professor Lisa Webley @lisawebley is Chair in Legal Education at the University of Birmingham and Associate Senior Research Fellow at IALS, University of London. Her research concerns the regulation, education and ethicality and professionalism of the legal profession.
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On legislation: EU AI Act defines AI in law enforcement as high risk activity – requires any tool must be assessed before going to market & through its lifecycle. Lord C-J predicts there will be an AI Bill in the King’s Speech – there is a draft being worked on. #BarConf2024
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