为了缩小司法差距,新西兰向自我辩护的诉讼当事人提供AI授权的法律支持。 New Zealand launches AI-powered legal support for self-represented litigants to reduce the justice gap.

新西兰发起了一项新的诉讼支持服务倡议,以帮助自我辩护的诉讼当事人,特别是在民事和家庭案件中,因为70%以上的诉讼当事人缺乏法律代理。 New Zealand has launched a new Litigation Support Services initiative to help self-represented litigants, especially in civil and family cases where over 70% lack legal representation. 该方案由Stephen Taylor领导, Stephen Taylor是一位自我辩护的诉讼和法律研究学生,它提供由AI授权的法律工具、普通语言资源、免费咨询和全国性的外联中心。 Led by Stephen Taylor, a self-represented litigant and legal studies student, the program offers AI-powered legal tools, plain-language resources, free advice, and nationwide outreach centers. 它通过逐步指导、讲习班和家庭法院导航员为个人提供支持。 It supports individuals through step-by-step guidance, workshops, and Family Court navigators. 改革包括简化法院程序、更新法律援助门槛值、扩大咨询服务以及自2025年7月开始提供全额资金的调解。 Reforms include simplified court processes, updated legal aid thresholds, expanded advisory services, and fully funded mediation starting July 2025. 这项努力旨在关闭那些对私人律师来说过于贫穷但无资格获得法律援助的人的“司法峡谷”。 The effort aims to close the "justice canyon" for those too poor for private lawyers but ineligible for legal aid.