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Master of the Rolls Geoffrey Vos says AI could decide simpler civil cases
See how this story connectsGeoffrey Vos, who is about to retire as Master of the Rolls, the most senior position in England’s civil justice system, told WIRED that personal injury claims and low-value professional negligence cases could easily be adjudicated by AI. He visited a court in Shenzhen, China, where civil disputes are already decided by judges with heavy AI assistance, and believes courts globally should consider following. Current guidance advises judges in England to confine AI to administrative tasks, and Vos uses Microsoft Copilot daily to find documents and summarize text.
Why it matters
Vos says where to draw the line on AI deciding disputes is a question for society, politicians and legislation, and that people could only be asked to accept algorithmic decisions by consenting in a case or through legislation.
- When
- 28 Oct 2026
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WTA-N-2026-0468- Where
- United Kingdom, China
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WTA-N-2026-0468: “Master of the Rolls Geoffrey Vos says AI could decide simpler civil cases.” wheresthe.ai, 28 Oct 2026. https://wheresthe.ai/d/gb-master-of-the-rolls-geoffrey-vos-says-ai-could-decide-sim-2026-10/ (source: Wired).
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