It's a contest of wills, not a simple consequence that the priorities of the Ministry of Justice 'allow' a roundtable on AI.
The fact that a government roundtable is proposed is not an automatic victory for the influence of research priorities, but rather a strategic maneuver by the Legal Services Board.
These priorities provide a favorable context, indeed, but the concrete initiative and active lobbying are what make the difference to stand out.
If the Ministry of Justice did not allocate specific funds or if a competitor proposed another initiative, the impact of these priorities would be nullified.
Proactive action is needed to turn a simple possibility into a concrete event that dominates the agenda.