Online Courts and the Future of Justice

The delivery of justice is too expensive and slow, but the values of in-person and public disputes are fundamental to how we have imagined the fair resolution of disputes for centuries. Online courts are emerging as a potential solution, but the public understanding and debate about this revolution is just beginning. Richard Susskind, a pioneer in rethinking law for the digital age, confronts the challenges facing the legal system and the potential for technology to bring much-needed change in his book "Online Courts and the Future of Justice." He broadens the debate by making the moral and jurisprudential cases for delivering justice online, including a new chapter updating the book with developments in online courts since the onset of Covid-19.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 400 pages
\n Publication date: 08 July 2021
\n Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The current court system faces significant challenges. It is both expensive and slow, making justice accessible only to a select few. However, the values inherent in resolving disputes in person and in public have been fundamental to our understanding of fair dispute resolution for centuries. The emergence of online courts has sparked both excitement and apprehension, as it promises to bring justice to all, while also potentially undermining what we perceive as justice.

As online courts transition from concept to reality, we are embarking on the most significant transformation of our justice system in centuries. However, the public's understanding and debate about this revolution are just beginning. In his book, Online Courts and the Future of Justice, Richard Susskind, a pioneer in reimagining law for the digital age, addresses the challenges facing our legal system and explores the potential for technology to bring much-needed change.

Susskind, with his extensive experience in leading discussions on online justice, charts and develops the public debate. Against the backdrop of austerity politics and cuts to legal aid, the public case for online courts has often been framed as a business case by both sides. Are online courts preserving the public bottom line by finding efficiencies? Or are they sacrificing the interests of the many to deliver cut-price justice?

Susskind broadens the debate by making the moral and jurisprudential cases for delivering justice online. He argues that online courts are necessary by principles of justice and are compatible with our understanding of judicial process and constitutional rights. The book includes a substantial new chapter updating the book with the developments in online courts since the onset of COVID-19.

Overall, Online Courts and the Future of Justice provides a thought-provoking exploration of the potential benefits and challenges of online courts. It challenges us to reevaluate our assumptions about justice and explores how technology can be used to improve the delivery of legal services. As we navigate this evolving landscape, it is essential to engage in informed and meaningful discussions to ensure that online courts serve the interests of all members of society.

\n Weight: 538g\n
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 33 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780192849304\n \n