The CSU is advocating for the increased implementation of artificial intelligence within the judiciary and public administration to accelerate legal procedures. This proposal is outlined in the draft guiding paper, “Rule of Law 2036 – AI-Capable and AI-Resistant,” which the CSU Jurists Working Group (AKJ) plans to adopt at its state convention on September 12th, according to reports from Spiegel.
The group calls for a comprehensive judicial reform designed to bring the rule of law into the age of AI while preserving its fundamental values. They argue that it is timely for judges to be permitted to use AI assistants to structure vast amounts of case documentation. The CSU legal experts see particular potential in departments with heavy caseloads, such as the traffic offices within the public prosecutor’s offices. AI also presents opportunities within the administration, for instance, when enforcing claims related to flight passenger rights, though they acknowledge that AI could potentially exceed the current capacities of courts and agencies.
Looking toward controls, the proposals suggest that extensive legal submissions generated by AI could potentially be rejected or limited in terms of page count. Furthermore, the CSU views a misuse fee for the originator as a viable option, particularly if lawyers violate their professional obligations by utilizing AI improperly. Winfried Bausback, the chairman of the AKJ, stressed the importance of ensuring that the shift in working methods does not create a significant imbalance between private law firms and the judiciary.
