LSB considers the ethical implications of technology to ensure regulation protects consumers
The Legal Services Board (LSB) is reflecting on the ethical implications of technology to ensure people who need legal services are not harmed by innovation. This follows the release of a new episode in the LSB’s ‘Talking Tech’ podcast series on ethics, technology and education.
In the episode, Professor Lisa Webley, Head of Birmingham Law School at the University of Birmingham, considers the latest technological developments in legal services and how they may affect the current practice of law. The podcast accompanies a paper by Professor Webley examining how these changes may give rise to ethical considerations similar to, or distinct from, those already affecting the profession, and whether these may require a regulatory response.
The paper and podcast episode are part of the LSB’s ongoing research series: Developing approaches to regulation for the use of technology in legal services. The LSB will draw on these and other insights to inform its approach and assist the frontline regulators to respond effectively to LawTech.
Dr Helen Phillips, Chair of the Legal Services Board, said:
“Technology does not stand still and as it continues to revolutionise how people access legal help and advice, we want to ensure regulation keeps pace. It is vital that we consider the ethical implications of technology and continue to protect consumers.
“Innovation that increases fair and equal access to justice is in the public interest and we encourage the safe use of technology to provide services that better meet the needs of society.”
The episode on ethics, technology and education is the sixth in the series.
The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Android players, Spotify and PodBean.
Resources
- Podcast – Ethics, Technology and Regulation
- Paper by Professor Lisa Webley – Ethics, Technology and Regulation
- LSB LawTech and regulation project page
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