Description
The European Union and national governments stress the need for and benefits of digitalisation of justice. Digitalisation is meant to ‘modernise’ the conduct of judicial procedures. However, there is little reflection on what such ‘modernisation’ entails – beyond saving time and costs - and why a ‘modernised’ procedure is preferable to a ‘traditional’ procedure. In addition, the overall impact of digitalisation of justice on access to justice remains unaddressed: what kind of (access to) justice are governments building? In turn, this requires to examine whether digitalisation of justice changes or indeed transforms - as the concept of ‘digital transformation’ claims - the nature of the justice system, and whether these changes are always positive or desirable. Some even argue that beyond ‘modernization’ or ‘transformation’, the current reforms amount to a ‘digital revolution’.Digitalisation is often viewed as a key condition to ensuring effective justice in the modern era, enhancing ‘resilience’ of justice systems. It presumably helps tackle delays, enhance legal certainty, and make justice cheaper and more accessible for all. At the same time, challenges associated with digitalisation are highlighted, such as ensuring access for disadvantaged groups to digital technologies, the impact of digital technologies on fundamental rights and procedural justice, and ensuring security and privacy of digital solutions. The emergence of new technology brings with it the need for ongoing assessment of its impact.
| Période | 9 juin 2022 → 10 juin 2022 |
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| Type d'événement | Colloque |
| Lieu | Nijmegen, Pays-BasAfficher sur la carte |
| Niveau de reconnaissance | International |