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BAILII UK Case Law

MCP server · by paulieb89

Legal & Compliance Python v1.0.1

Search UK case law on BAILII — court judgments with section extraction. Runs locally.

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

Pythonuvx bailii-mcp

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bailii-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "bailii-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

About this server

BAILII UK Case Law is listed in the Legal & Compliance category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Python and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the BAILII UK Case Law MCP server?

BAILII UK Case Law is an MCP server by paulieb89. Search UK case law on BAILII — court judgments with section extraction. Runs locally.

How do I install BAILII UK Case Law?

Install it with: uvx bailii-mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is BAILII UK Case Law free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/paulieb89/bailii-mcp. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support BAILII UK Case Law?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.