Committee of Supply 2026 debate, Day 2: Vikram Nair on access to justice and Singapore as legal hub
Access to justice is not an abstract ideal but concerns the ability of ordinary Singaporeans and businesses to understand and assert their rights in a meaningful way, said MP Vikram Nair in parliament on Friday (Feb 27). He noted that the increased availability of AI tools presents an interesting conundrum - while it allows laypersons to conduct legal research on their own with the potential to reduce legal costs, it also introduces new risks. He also said that with clear guidance and training, legal professionals can improve productivity with AI, while safeguarding the accuracy of work products and their confidentiality and ethical obligations. This is important as Singapore continues to position itself as a leading international hub for legal services, he said.
Access to justice is not an abstract ideal but concerns the ability of ordinary Singaporeans and businesses to understand and assert their rights in a meaningful way, said MP Vikram Nair in parliament on Friday (Feb 27). He noted that the increased availability of AI tools presents an interesting conundrum - while it allows laypersons to conduct legal research on their own with the potential to reduce legal costs, it also introduces new risks. He also said that with clear guidance and training, legal professionals can improve productivity with AI, while safeguarding the accuracy of work products and their confidentiality and ethical obligations. This is important as Singapore continues to position itself as a leading international hub for legal services, he said.
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