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Access to justice: tech to the rescue?

12 July 2023
Issue: 8033 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Technology
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Lawyers have been asked for their views on the Legal Service Board’s (LSB’s) draft statutory guidance on promoting technology and innovation to improve access to legal services

The LSB estimates about 3.6 million individuals have an unmet legal need in England and Wales annually. It suggests greater use of tech could help resolve this unmet need.

Its draft guidance for regulators aims to promote greater access for consumers to a broader range of legal services, greater openness to technology providers and innovators, and improved access to justice.

Research by the LSB and Lawtech UK found three-quarters of small businesses would be interested in using lawtech solutions for their business needs.

Matthew Hill, LSB CEO, said: ‘Technology and innovation could dramatically enhance access to legal services for the millions of people and small businesses who need them.’

The LSB consultation, launched last week, ends on 2 October and can be viewed here.

Issue: 8033 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Technology
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