HM Courts & Tribunals Service has introduced BenchNotes, a system that allows judges in the First-Tier Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber to transcribe oral decisions in real time using Azure Speech Services.

UK · 2026-09-09

1. Step 1 · The triggerHM Courts & Tribunals Service deploys BenchNotes, enabling real-time transcription of oral decisions using Azure Speech Services
2. Step 2 · Knock-ontribunal operational efficiency rises as judges reduce reliance on manual transcription and accelerate case processing
3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs providing manual legal transcription or support services see reduced contract opportunities and must adapt their service mix

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