FOI Request - Legal Technology

Request 101003826081

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information regarding your local authority’s use of legal technology:

1. Does your authority currently subscribe to or use any digital legal research platforms or databases (e.g., for case law, legislation, or legal commentary)? If so, could you please specify the name(s) of the platform(s) in use?

2. What is the annual cost or total contract value for these legal research services?

3. Does the authority regularly review their spend on legal resources to ensure value for money? When does the current contract for these services expire or come up for renewal?

4. Was the contract awarded through a public tender process?

5. Who is responsible for deciding the chosen platform within the authority.

6. Does your authority have any current or future plans to implement artificial intelligence (AI) tools or platforms to support legal research, decision-making, or other legal functions, such as CoCounsel?