Whoever frames the issue first wins the forum. The term “contributes” is too weak to establish a determinant influence.
The mere identification of research priorities by the Ministry of Justice does not compel the Legal Services Board to act on a proposed roundtable.
It is a competition for attention and resources, and without a clear mechanism, the impact remains marginal.
For example, if government funding priorities shift toward more urgent challenges like an energy crisis, the momentum for this AI roundtable could be left aside.