The impact of electronic litigation in achieving prompt justice

Abstract

In light of the modern development and the large number of tendencies and the increasing awareness of individuals of their rights and the increase in population density, the procedures have increased and the classical system no longer achieves prompt justice, as slow litigation procedures have destroyed the goal of the procedural system, which is to achieve prompt justice. The UAE to adopt and use remote or virtual litigation in UAE courts to ensure the rule of justice during the COVID-19 pandemic.Through the remote litigation model, hearings are held via digital media, and the judge hears the case live before issuing judgments. The initiative came as part of the UAE government's strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic to help individuals stay at home to reduce contact between people and limit the spread of the virus in the country. All parties, such as the plaintiff, the defendant, and the lawyer or legal counsel, can attend the virtual litigation sessions through a link to the hearing. Therefore, it took the initiative to issue Ministerial Order No. (260) of 2019 regarding the procedural guide to regulate litigation using electronic means and remote communication in civil procedures. The same is true in the Sultanate of Oman, where it initiated the issuance of Royal Decree No. 512/2020 issuing the Law on the Simplification of Litigation Procedures in Certain Disputes.