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Title: Blockchain for democratic justice : innovating the service of judicial documents to uphold the rule of law
Authors: Revolidis, Ioannis
Ciantar, Marica
Ellul, Joshua
Keywords: Judicial assistance -- Documentation
Judicial assistance -- European Union countries
Blockchain (Databases) -- Law and legislation
European Union -- Law and legislation
Legal documents -- Law and legislation -- European Union countries
Issue Date: 2024
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh. University Library System
Citation: Revolidis, I., Ciantar, M., & Ellul, J. (2024). Blockchain for democratic justice: innovating the service of judicial documents to uphold the rule of law. Ledger, 1-15.
Abstract: The service of judicial documents is fundamental to ensuring access to justice, as outlined in Article 47(2) of the Charter of Fundamental Rights. This paper explores the evolving legal framework for serving judicial documents in the EU, with a particular focus on the Recast Service of Documents Regulation. The Regulation introduces the possibility of electronic service, addressing inefficiencies in traditional methods. However, challenges remain due to varying national procedural laws and technological limitations. This paper examines how blockchain technology could enhance the electronic service of judicial documents, offering a more secure, efficient, and interoperable solution across Member States. By leveraging blockchain’s decentralised and immutable characteristics, the service process could become more reliable, particularly in cross-border disputes, thus strengthening procedural guarantees within the EU.
URI: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/126112
ISSN: 23795980
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