Caribbean BenchTalk – Episode 2: AI and the Law: Implications for Judicial Officers

In this episode of Caribbean BenchTalk, host Justice Westmin James speaks with Mr. Bevil Wooding, Executive Director of the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions, about the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in the legal and judicial landscape. The discussion explores what AI and generative AI mean for judicial officers, how emerging tools can assist with research, document management, transcription and case preparation, and why human judgment, ethical responsibility and judicial independence must remain central to the administration of justice. This episode also considers the opportunities AI may present for Caribbean courts, including improved case management, access to justice, digital court infrastructure and regional innovation, while addressing important concerns around confidentiality, transparency, accountability and the environmental impact of large-scale AI systems. At its core, this conversation reminds us that while artificial intelligence may assist the work of judging, justice is not an algorithm. For comments, topic suggestions or questions, contact: [email protected] Caribbean BenchTalk Connecting judicial officers, one conversation at a time.