How do we improve legal awareness and capability in the population, so that people are able to identify they have a legal problem and seek appropriate help?
Background
We want to improve the way people are supported in their interactions with the justice system, to target timely and efficient resolutions that lead to positive and sustainable outcomes for all parties involved.
Next steps
We can be contacted at the following email address: evidence_partnerships@justice.gov.uk.
Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Related UKRI funded projects
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Language of DIY Justice: Communication practices & processes
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Why might this be relevant?
The project explores the language of DIY Justice and communication processes, which can contribute to improving legal awareness and capability in the population.
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Global Access to Justice via AI & Community
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Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to provide easy access to legal answers via technology and community guidance, targeting timely and efficient resolutions in interactions with the justice system.
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Scaling GenAI-powered case assessments to transform access to justice for marginalised communities in the UK
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Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on scaling GenAI-powered case assessments to improve access to justice for marginalised communities in the UK, partially addressing the question of improving legal awareness and capability in the population.