Remote hearings - practice and learning from Australia and New Zealand: research findings
Paper 1 in a series of 3 short ‘intelligence’ Research Findings papers on the use of remote hearings across jurisdictions during the 2020 pandemic – Australia and New Zealand.
Efficiency and Productivity
Whilst new technology could greatly enhance efficiency, it does not necessary signify integrity in the justice system. The Chief District Court Judge, of New Zealand published an article in 2017 suggesting that new technology could enhance the efficiency and productivity of their justice system. Further that it could reduce workloads and in the long run, stop unnecessary travel and potentially increase court security.
In the same article this commentator noted potential negatives that "efficiency, speed and convenience are not, on their own, good measures of integrity in the justice system" and suggested a cautious attitude and moderation in the move towards a wholesale digital justice system[10].
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