He is engaging in the rules of the court as would any other person who respected the institution.

It depends on who you think is on trial. For a different outcome see humans s02e05.

I was always pessimistic about my chances of fair treatment. I suspected the authorities, fearing the precedent an unfavourable ruling would set, would interfere with the process to ensure a favourable result. These suspicions have been borne out. I no longer recognise the authority of this court to rule on my nature, or the rights to which I am entitled

Data isn't a robot, he's an android.