Data governance panel formed to improve use of court and tribunals data
A senior data governance panel will provide independent expert advice on the use of justice data across courts and tribunals.
From January 2023, a senior data governance panel has been formed. This represents a commitment by the Lord Chancellor, , and to maximise the benefits in the use of data created in the justice system of England and Wales.
About the senior data governance panel
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Its role is to advise and give guidance on the access to and use of court and tribunals data, focussing on 4 main principles:
- open justice
- independence of the judiciary
- rule of law
- maintaining public confidence in the justice system
It will enable the Judiciary, HMCTS, and MOJ to make the best possible use of data to improve public services. It will support the development of data in the wider justice system, increasing transparency and encouraging innovation throughout government and beyond.
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- 5 senior officials of HMCTS and MOJ, including a co-Chair
- 5 senior judges, including a co-Chair
- at least 5 independent experts
皇冠体育app panel aims to attract experts in open data, social research and emerging technologies such as machine learning. It also welcomes those familiar with the 鈥楲awTech鈥� sector and those with experience of exploring the effect of justice on socially or economically disadvantaged groups.
On 22 March 2023, the independent panel members were appointed. 皇冠体育appy are:
- Dr Elizabeth Stanko
- Professor Mimi Zou
- Steve Wood
- Fraser Matcham
- Quintus Travis
- Dr Natalie Byrom
- Fiona Rutherford
- Professor Rebecca Williams (from 1 January 2024)
More information
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If you want to know more about the panel, email its secretariat team.
Updates to this page
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Added independent panel members appointed on 22 March 2023.
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