The Commonwealth Secretary-Basic, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has appointed Prof Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon) as her Particular Envoy for Justice and Synthetic Intelligence.
Prof Susskind is the world’s most cited creator on the way forward for authorized providers. He’s President of the Society for Computer systems and Regulation and served as Know-how Adviser to the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales from 1998 to 2023.
He has been engaged on synthetic intelligence and the legislation for the reason that Nineteen Eighties when he undertook pioneering work within the subject.
Utilizing AI to make sure equal entry to justice
In his new function, Prof Susskind can be chargeable for supporting the 56 Commonwealth international locations in attaining Sustainable Growth Purpose (SDG) 16: guaranteeing equal entry to justice for all by 2030, utilizing synthetic intelligence (AI).
He’ll carry to the function many years of expertise in leveraging synthetic intelligence responsibly to rework the authorized sector, from courts and justice supply to public authorized schooling and the work of legal professionals.
Saying the appointment as we speak, Secretary-Basic Patricia Scotland stated:
“We all know that the progress in direction of SDG 16 isn’t on monitor. Synthetic intelligence, when harnessed correctly, is usually a panacea which will get us again on monitor.
“Prof Susskind’s file of engagement in justice and synthetic intelligence makes him eminently suited to drive the Commonwealth’s Equal Entry to Declaration in keeping with SDG 16.
“Armed along with his expertise, we will supply way more complete help to our international locations as they speed up justice transformation, which is so direly wanted to carry justice inside attain for all.”
Talking in regards to the appointment, Prof Richard Susskind stated:
“I’m immensely honoured to be appointed Particular Envoy for Justice and AI and so to assist the 56 Commonwealth international locations to make sure equal entry to justice for all by 2030.
This comes at an excellent time – exceptional current developments in AI will remodel the best way that individuals can perceive and implement their authorized rights.”
Prof Susskind joins seven different distinguished people serving because the Secretary-Basic’s particular envoys and champions.
