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Administration of Justice: Artificial Intelligence

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 20 October 2025UIN 79554

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to his Department's policy policy entitled AI action plan for justice, published on 31 July 2025, if he will list the other government departments that will form the cross-departmental AI Steering Group.

Answered by Jake Richards

The AI Steering Group brings together senior leaders from across the Ministry of Justice, including policy, data, digital, security, people, legal, HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS), HMCTS, risk, and communications, to oversee AI initiatives and manage risks. It does not have representation from other government departments. The Ministry of Justice regularly engages with other Departments on AI, including the Department of Science, Innovation & Technology, and attends various cross Government forums to discuss AI matters.

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