Demystifying the foundations of AI in Justice and Public Safety
2pm – 5pm14 October 2024
techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD
Join techUK for an afternoon of panels with some fantastic small medium enterprise (SME) members and representatives from the Ministry of Justice, Police Digital Service and Crown Prosecution Service as we unpack the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption across the criminal justice system. These panels will explore all things foundational, ethical, transparency and governance in the successful application of AI (inclduing some brilliant case studies!).
This gathering aims to foster cross-sector dialogue and highlight the incredible work done by both criminal justice and public safety services, alongside SMEs, in leveraging AI, while emphasising the importance of learning from successful implementations and their positive outcomes.
Panel 1 - 'From proof of concept to deployment' - Lessons learned.
Milan Bollegala, Business Analyst – Police Digital Service
Julia Muraszkiewicz, Head of Programme Against Exploitation and Violence – Trilateral Research
PANEL 2 - The role of AI for a better Criminal Justice System
Sapna Sanghvi, Deputy Director, Data Science and AI – Ministry of Justice
Matthew Cain, CDIO - Crown Prosecution Service
Manish Garg, Director VE3
Tess Buckley, Digital Ethics and Artificial IntelligenceSafety Programme Manager – techUK
Following the panels, there will be some networking and drinks available.
Under techUK’s Justice and Emergency Services Management Committee, we have an AI sub-group looking at demystifying the foundations of AI, ethics, transparency governance and application. The sub-group is delighted to be organising this event on behalf of the wider techUK community.
This meeting will take place in-person at techUK offices.
If you would like to attend, please register ASAP as spaces are limited.
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The techUK Justice and Emergency Services Programme represents tech firms operating in the public safety, criminal justice, and blue light markets. We create strong relationships between members and public sector customers, encouraging industry engagement, and unlocking innovation. Visit the programme page here.
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Cinzia joined techUK in August 2023 as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager.
The JES programme represents suppliers, championing their interests in the blue light and criminal justice markets, whether they are established entities or newcomers seeking to establish their presence.
Prior to joining techUK, Cinzia worked in the third and public sectors, managing projects related to international trade and social inclusion.
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Ella Gago-Brookes
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Ella joined techUK in November 2023 as a Markets Team Assistant, supporting the Justice and Emergency Services, Central Government and Financial Services Programmes, before progressing into Junior Programme Manager in January 2024.
Before joining the team, she was working at the Magistrates' Courts in legal administration and graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2022. Ella attained an undergraduate degree in History and Politics, and a master's degree in International Relations and Security Studies, with a particular interest in studying asylum rights and gendered violence.
In her spare time she enjoys going to the gym, watching true crime documentaries, travelling, and making her best attempts to become a better cook.
Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK
Francesca Richiusa
Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK
Fran serves as the Programme Team Assistant within techUK’s Public Sector Market Programmes, where she is responsible for delivering comprehensive team support, managing administrative functions, and fostering strong relationships with members.
Prior to joining techUK in May 2025, Fran built a meaningful career in the charitable and local government sectors. She worked extensively with both victims and perpetrators of crime, and notably led the coordination of Domestic Homicide Reviews across Surrey—an initiative aimed at identifying lessons and preventing future incidents of domestic abuse.
Outside of work, Fran is an avid traveller and a proud cat mum who enjoys unwinding with her feline companions.
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