Digitalization of Justice: BRICS Countries Appreciate Russian Experience
A New Era of Judicial Cooperation
The Supreme Courts of the BRICS countries have expressed their appreciation for Russia’s experience in digitalizing justice, recognizing the importance of uniform judicial practice and digital technologies in the judicial system. At the Forum of Chairmen of Supreme Courts of the BRICS Countries, Russian and international judicial experts discussed the most relevant trends in the field, including the use of high technologies in legal proceedings, a unified approach to the interpretation of legislation, and training of personnel for the judicial system.
Strengthening International Ties
Irina Podnosova emphasized long-standing friendship traditions. Moreover, she noted the strategic partnership between Russia and China. This includes cooperation in justice. Podnosova chairs Russia’s Supreme Court. She spoke with Zhang Jun, the Chairman of China’s Supreme People’s Assembly.The two nations established meaningful court dialogue regularly. For instance, the 2006 Cooperation Agreement provided an important cooperation basis. Additionally, the 2018 Judicial Exchange and Cooperation Memorandum served as another key basis.
Embracing Digital Technologies
During the bilateral meetings, the heads of the Supreme Courts of the BRICS countries noted that today the most relevant trends are the use of high technologies in the field of legal proceedings, a unified approach to the interpretation of legislation, as well as training of personnel for the judicial system. Representatives of foreign high courts expressed desire to implement Russian developments in digitalizing justice, highlighting the advanced experience of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in this area.
Uniformity of Judicial Practice
Podnosova met the Egyptian delegation. She advocated expanding interaction between both countries’ ‘Judicial Systems’. Additionally, she highlighted ensuring uniform judicial practice’s importance. Hosni Abdel-Latif chairs Egypt’s Court of Cassation. He expressed a view that uniform judicial practice remains a key ‘Judicial System’ task. Ensuring consistency proves crucial for efficient justice delivery. Moreover, the ‘Digitalization of Justice’ can aid this uniformity goal. Adopting digital technologies standardizes judicial processes across jurisdictions. Hence, international cooperation in this sphere gains significance.
Mediation and IT Technologies in Justice
In a conversation with the head of the Federal Supreme Court of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Tewodros Myhret, Podnosova drew attention to the potential for cooperation in the fields of digitalization and mediation in justice. The two judicial experts discussed the use of IT technologies in the judicial system and the importance of training personnel for the judicial system.
Bankruptcy Law Reforms
With the Chairman of the Supreme Court of Belarus, Valentin Sukalo, Podnosova discussed the republic’s possible entry into BRICS, which could happen in the fall, as well as the relationship between litigation and economic development. The two judicial experts also discussed the Belarusian bankruptcy law, with Podnosova praising her Belarusian colleagues for their work on simplifying the procedure.
A Bright Future Ahead
In conclusion, BRICS nations appreciated Russia’s ‘Digitalization of Justice’ experience. This highlights international justice cooperation’s importance. Digital technologies and uniform practices crucially enable efficient ‘Judicial System’ functioning. Russia’s experience serves as a valuable example. As BRICS strengthens ties further, the ‘Digitalization of Justice’ future looks brighter. Digital technologies will increasingly transform judicial processes globally. Consequently, international collaboration in this area gains significance.