Showing papers in "International Review of Law, Computers & Technology in 1987"
TL;DR: In this article, a challenge to logic-based models of legal reasoning is presented, where the authors argue that uncertainty is a serious issue in the application of logic in legal reasoning.
Abstract: (1987). Indeterminacy: A challenge to logic‐based models of legal reasoning. International Review of Law, Computers & Technology: Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 1-35.
27 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, some problems with prolog as a knowledge representation language for legal expert systems are discussed. But they do not address the problems of using prolog for knowledge representation in expert systems.
Abstract: (1987). Some problems with prolog as a knowledge representation language for legal expert systems. International Review of Law, Computers & Technology: Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 52-67.
17 citations
TL;DR: In this article, critical features of microcomputer-based exercises for effective teaching and learning of law are discussed. But they do not consider the use of micro-computers for teaching.
Abstract: (1987). Critical features of microcomputer‐based exercises for effective teaching and learning of law. International Review of Law, Computers & Technology: Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 36-51.
7 citations
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TL;DR: The first paper published about the DataLex Project, which ran from 1985-1995, outlined the main aims of DATALEX, and developed a shell which integrates a number of inferencing techniques in a consistent environment, and is itself integrated with a free text retrieval system.
Abstract: Some special features of the legal domain which affect the development of expert systems are examined, including: why ‘ready made rules’ are a problem, not an answer; the relationship between prescriptive laws and legal source materials; ‘rules’ of interpretation of statutes are not meta-rules; ‘precedents’ of case-law cannot always be treated as rules; the need for access to legal source materials; the relevance of ‘deep’ or causal models to the legal domain; reasons why lawyers must play the main role in developing legal expert systems. DATALEX, a joint research project by the authors which commenced in 1986, is outlined. Its main aims are: (i) to develop a shell which integrates a number of inferencing techniques in a consistent environment, and is itself integrated with a free text retrieval system. The shell, LES (Legal Expert System), includes decision network and nearest neighbour discriminant analysis modules; other inferencing modules are being added; and a free-text retrieval system, AIRS, is being integrated with LES. (ii) to use this shell, and to encourage others to use it, to develop a range of knowledge-based applications in different areas of Australian law. Applications as yet concern intestacy, copyright, the finding of chattels, and other areas of law. (iii) to use these applications as a teaching resource to encourage interest in and understanding of knowledge-based techniques and their potential by Australian lawyers.This 1987 paper was the first paper published about the DataLex Project, which ran from 1985-1995.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a data protection legislation in Canada, which is based on the International Review of Law, Computers & Technology: Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 79-96.
Abstract: (1987). Data protection legislation in Canada. International Review of Law, Computers & Technology: Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 79-96.