RETHINKING JUSTICE IN THE AGE OF DATA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: INSIGHTS FROM THE PORTUGUESE EXPERIENCE

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This presentation examines how data and artificial intelligence are transforming the justice system, drawing on the Portuguese experience. It argues that digitalisation should no longer be understood merely as the adoption of electronic procedures and tools, but also as the creation of vast amounts of information about how justice operates. The Portuguese experience illustrates both the opportunities and the limitations of this transformation. A highly developed digital infrastructure has made judicial activity increasingly visible and measurable, while publicly available judicial statistics and case-law provide valuable resources for monitoring the performance of courts, supporting judicial governance and informing justice policies. At the same time, Portugal is not yet a fully data-driven or AI-driven justice system. The use of artificial intelligence in core judicial activities remains limited, and recent institutional initiatives, including ethical and governance frameworks adopted by the judiciary and the Public Prosecution Service, reflect a cautious approach to its use. The presentation was delivered by Lurdes Varregosa Mesquita at the Legal Case Analytics & Modeling (LCAM): Mathematics meets Law event, organised by Linnaeus University and Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv on 18–21 August 2026, within the LCAM: Legal Case Law Analytics & Modeling (2024–2026) project, funded by the Swedish Institute (SI).

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