Digitalization of the legal system is often perceived to demand plenty of time, energy and dedication from a majority – if not the entirety – of the legal system. It is, however, imperative if we are to ever progress and really tackle the outdated and sluggish legal system and problems in the implementation of law.
The move towards a more computerized system of law and its record-keeping has also been suggested – and to an extent implemented – in Parliament. However, reformative technological change has been limited to law-making and will take long before being adopted fully by the judiciary and finally by lawyers, law enforcement professionals and laypersons. A technologically advanced system will not only save the legal system a lot of time and address the issue of delays in justice, it will also utilize time more efficiently and enhance access to law and justice for legal professionals as well as citizens.Continue reading “Jury In The Digital Age”