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Upper Tribunal rebukes Sarker Solicitors after ChatGPT appeal papers with fake citations
The Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) found that grounds of appeal and a skeleton argument filed by East London firm Sarker Solicitors were produced by a paralegal using ChatGPT and contained invented cases, fabricated quotations, and false statements about the First-tier Tribunal decision. Two individuals involved have self-reported to the SRA, the Law Gazette reported; the tribunal dismissed the appeal and invited the Home Office to seek wasted costs.
Key points
- Upper Tribunal Judge Keith said the grounds were 'completely infected' by AI use and 'seriously misleading.'Law Gazette
- A paralegal used ChatGPT to produce the grounds and skeleton; the firm did not check their accuracy or the permission grant.Law Gazette
- The tribunal said the irregularities stemmed from misuse of AI and inadequate supervision, raising confidentiality and privilege concerns.Law Gazette
- Two individuals involved in filing the documents have reported themselves to the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the Law Gazette reported.Law Gazette
- The appeal was dismissed; the Home Office was invited to file any wasted-costs application within 28 days.Law Gazette
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