# Keep the UK legal system explicit in the research log

Source: https://judicio.ai/blogs/ai-legal-research-uk

A question labelled only 'UK contract law' can conceal a scope problem. Set out whether the work concerns England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, then test the relevance of every returned authority to that system.

Matter identifier: ____________________
Jurisdiction / forum: ____________________
Reviewer / date: ____________________

- [ ] Record the legal system, forum and issue before running the question.
- [ ] Check the court, neutral citation, decision date and proposition relied on.
- [ ] For legislation, verify territorial extent, commencement and the relevant version.
- [ ] Keep potentially persuasive material distinct from authority relied on as controlling.
- [ ] Record the unresolved questions and the next review action.

| Source / page | Proposition or finding | Review decision | Outstanding check |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | | | |

Illustrative workflow aid. This is not a court form, legal advice or a record of measured product performance.