The University of Hong Kong Law and Technology Centre team behind the new sentencing prediction comprogram. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong drug offenders get clearer view of options as new computer program scans thousands of cases to determine likely sentences
- Created by the University of Hong Kong’s law and technology centre, the new system quickly compares decades of rulings against recent cases
- It is hoped the new tool will be useful for lawyers and social workers often forced to rely on their own experience or research in guiding clients
The University of Hong Kong Law and Technology Centre team behind the new sentencing prediction comprogram. Photo: Sam Tsang