Published by the KAS Rule of Law Programme Asia
The report, Will AI Pass the Bar? Mapping the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Judiciary: Insights from Singapore, India, and Taiwan, was officially launched at TechLaw.Fest in Singapore. The unveiling was led by the Honourable Justice Aiden Xu, Judge of the Singapore High Court, on 10th September 2025.
The study addresses the critical global challenge of integrating artificial intelligence into judicial systems. It offers a distinctively Asian perspective on how AI can be leveraged responsibly while preserving ethical standards and upholding the rule of law.
Comparative Analysis of Jurisdictions
The report provides a rigorous comparative analysis across three key jurisdictions, highlighting varied approaches to responsible innovation in justice delivery:
- 🇸🇬 Singapore — Adoption of a governance-first, human-centric model.
- 🇮🇳 India — Strategic deployment of AI to address case backlogs and enhance linguistic accessibility.
- 🇹🇼 Taiwan — Focus on balancing technological progress with constitutional caution and maintaining public trust.
Authorship and Contributors
The publication is the result of dedicated cross-border collaboration, co-authored by three distinguished scholars: Nydia Remolina (Singapore Management University), Kuan-wei Chen (Kyoto University), and The Dialogue’s Associate Director – AI and Public Affairs, Jameela Sahiba.
Jameela Sahiba’s contribution offers essential and deep-rooted insights into the Indian judicial system’s efforts to strategically utilize technology for enhanced efficiency and accessibility.
The report was edited by Stefan Samse and Archana Atmakuri, with an introduction provided by Mark Findlay. Design was managed by Justice Adda. The analysis demonstrates that AI functions to support, not supplant, the fundamental human elements of justice.