DIGITALIZATION OF JUDICIAL COOPERATION AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE - JACEK GOŁACZYŃSKI

In today's rapidly evolving world, access to justice is becoming increasingly digital. New technologies are opening the door to more effective judicial cooperation and making it easier for citizens to access justice. Jacek Gołaczyński's commentary is an invaluable source of knowledge for anyone who wants to understand and harness the potential of digitalization in the field of law.

• Detailed discussion of EU Regulation 2023/2844
• Key document on the functioning of justice in the EU
• Full digitalization and modernization of the European system
• Uniform legal framework for electronic communication
• Use of videoconferencing and remote communication technologies
• Use of electronic signatures and seals
• Rich selection of case law from the CJEU and national courts

The commentary discusses in detail Regulation (EU) 2023/2844 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2023 on the digitalization of judicial cooperation and access to justice in cross-border civil and commercial matters, and judicial cooperation and access to justice in cross-border criminal matters, which is a key document for the modern and efficient functioning of justice in the European Union. It represents a step towards the full digitalization and modernization of the European justice system, contributing to its greater transparency, accessibility and effectiveness.

This publication is intended primarily for legal practitioners - judges, lawyers, attorneys, prosecutors, as well as academics. Through it, they will gain comprehensive knowledge of the new legal regulations and the opportunities that digitalization brings in the area of justice. The commented provisions establish a uniform legal framework for the use of electronic means of communication to enable effective cooperation between judicial authorities in civil, commercial and criminal matters. They also give the possibility for natural and legal persons to use electronic means of communication in court proceedings in civil and commercial matters.

From 1 May 2025, the Regulation will apply in all Member States of the European Union, introducing standards for the use of videoconferencing and other remote communication technologies for purposes other than the taking of evidence. It also regulates the use of electronic signatures, electronic seals, electronic payment of fees and the legal effects of electronic documents. The commentary also includes a rich selection of case law from the Court of Justice of the European Union and national courts. Wolters Kluwer is a renowned publisher that has been providing high-quality legal publications for years. Their books and commentaries are valued by lawyers and law students for their reliability, timeliness and practical approach to the issues discussed.