Datalex

Judiciary Australia Case Outcome Prediction, Decision Support Systems, Operational Efficiency and Case Management

AustLII's Datalex is a tool designed to help transform legislation into code, making legal rules easier to understand and apply through an AI-driven system. The key component of Datalex is its use of the yscript language, which allows legal texts to be converted into code that can be run interactively. This process supports automated legal consultations by generating conclusions or reports based on user-provided facts, making the law more accessible. Additionally, the ylegis pre-processor converts text from legislation into yscript, enabling developers to create applications that translate legal frameworks into actionable digital formats. Through the DataLex development tools, users can import legal documents, edit them into yscript code, and then run consultations to test the code’s functionality. This system is particularly useful for developing "rules as code" applications, where legal language is translated into a form that computers can process to assist with legal decision-making or guidance.

SDG 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure

SDG 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions

#assist It processes legal rules and provides real-time guidance, assisting users in navigating complex legal requirements and supporting decision-making in a regulatory context.

#automate By automating the translation of legal rules into code and providing real-time legal advice, Datalex facilitates automation of legal compliance and decision-making tasks. The platform generates automated legal reports, conclusions, and recommendations based on factual inputs, reducing the need for manual legal analysis and enhancing operational efficiency.

#build Datalex’s yscript language enables the conversion of legal texts into machine-readable code. This empowers businesses and legal platforms to build custom legal tools and digital applications that can process and interpret complex regulations, creating a structured and actionable legal framework from traditional legal texts.