GB | Incident Report
Professional Malpractice
2025-12-01
UK Government AI Tracker Records Surge in Judicial Hallucination Cases
AI Model: Unspecified generative AI tool HallucinationUK CourtsJudiciary
I. Executive Summary
By early December 2025, the UK recorded a total of 24 verified judicial incidents involving AI-generated false citations, reflecting a sharp increase in detection by courts.
II. Key Facts
- Cumulative total of 24 recorded incidents by Dec 2025. • High Court warnings issued regarding criminal liability for 'ghost' citations. • Discovery of fabricated legal authorities in searchable public records.
III. Regulatory & Ethical Implications
Signals that UK courts are moving from warnings to active detection and reporting of AI misuse.