The UK government has released guidelines allowing judges to use ChatGPT for drafting judgments. The guidelines detail the proper usage methods, potential risks, and examples, aimed at judicial institutions. The Lord Chief Justice Colin Birss highlighted the convenience of ChatGPT but emphasized the precautions. The guidelines stress the need for caution when using ChatGPT, advising against handling unknown content and noting legal distinctions. The release marks a recognition of generative AI in the judicial field, with plans for continuous improvement of related guidelines.

Judges in England and Wales have been granted permission to use ChatGPT for legal rulings, despite warnings about AI fabricating cases. The judiciary office issued official guidance stating that AI can be used to summarize texts and perform administrative tasks. The guidance warns that ChatGPT may invent cases in research, mentioning that deepfake technology could create false evidence.