On 6 February 2014, 21 Digital Transformations in the Arts and Humanities projects were announced as part of the Arts and Humanities Research Council investment in Big Data.

Just over £550,000 will support the Big Data for Law project, co-lead by David Howarth (Faculty of Law). Big Data for Law will transform how we understand and use current legislation by delivering a new 'big data kit' comprising new open data, new tools and new research methodologies. The project is headed by The National Archives, who are responsible for legislation.gov.uk. Of particular relevance is the project's aim to test the concept of a 'pattern language' for legislation, to help identify good design practices and solutions, which build on Professor Howarth's concepts of 'Law as Engineering'.

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