Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the artificial intelligence transcription feasibility study announced on 14 April 2026, what progress has been made on the study, when he expects it to conclude, and whether he plans to publish interim findings.

The artificial intelligence transcription feasibility study announced on 14 April 2026 has concluded. Officials are currently analysing the results and considering the findings.

Decisions on any next steps, including whether findings will be published, will be taken once that analysis in complete. The Department does not currently plan to publish the interim findings.