Research summary
“E-justice” uses information and communication technologies to strengthen the justice system-and it is a key element in the modernization of these systems. Tools like information and communication technology systems for courts, videoconference platforms, court websites and databases promise a more efficient and sustainable court administration, increased transparency and better access to justice for citizens.
Dr. Argyri Panezi, Canada Research Chair in Digital Information Law and Policy, aims to uncover important insights and map best practices on how policy-makers in New Brunswick and around the world can develop inclusive and secure e-justice tools. She and her research team are studying participatory policy-making methods in e-justice design to enhance access to justice for underserved communities, especially in remote and rural areas. They are also exploring how to resolve some of the tensions that are arising from the digitization of justice systems, such as privacy and security.