Understanding computational analysis

Computational analysis includes activities such as any programmatic searching in bulk across the Find Case Law records to identify, extract or enrich contents within the records.

This means using automated or algorithmic methods to process large numbers of judgments systematically.

Examples of computational analysis

Computational analysis includes activities like:

• text mining across large numbers of judgments
• natural language processing of judgment text
• bulk extraction of data from judgments
• machine learning or AI training on judgment datasets
• statistical analysis across the full collection
• automated identification or classification of judgments

What's not computational analysis

Standard uses that don't require a licence include:

• reading individual judgments
• downloading judgments one at a time as you need them
• using the search function to find cases
• incorporating judgments into commercial products or services
• quoting or citing judgments in your work

These uses are all covered by the Open Justice Licence.

Do you need a licence?

You need a licence if you want to perform any programmatic searching in bulk across Find Case Law records to identify, extract or enrich contents within the records.

You don't need a licence if your use is covered by the Open Justice Licence, including commercial products that incorporate judgments.

No costs to apply

There are no costs to apply for a licence to perform computational analysis.