Judges Warn of Legal Sanctions Over AI-Generated Fake Cases in Court lbc.co.uk

Top judges across the UK have issued a stern warning to lawyers and legal professionals about the dangers of using AI-generated fake legal cases in court. With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, there’s growing concern that some users are unknowingly presenting fabricated precedents.

According to the Judicial Office, this practice not only misleads courts but also undermines the integrity of legal proceedings. Judges made it clear that submitting fake or unverifiable case law, even by mistake, could result in serious sanctions—including contempt of court.

The advisory urges legal professionals to thoroughly verify any legal citations generated by AI systems. The misuse of such tools, especially without proper fact-checking, risks damaging public trust in the justice system.