At its 46th plenary session, the CEPEJ began its proceedings with a round table discussion on the opportunities and limitations of the automation of judicial processes. If implemented correctly, automation can significantly improve the efficiency and quality of judicial services, without necessarily requiring the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Traditional automation is based on rules predetermined by humans, whereas AI produces probabilistic estimates that require closer monitoring.
Representatives from Member States shared their national initiatives and strategic decisions in this area, and assessed the results achieved. It was emphasised that the question is not to what extent the judicial system can be automated, but rather which part of judicial activity must remain irreducibly human.
The discussion was chaired by Manuel OLMEDO PALACIOS (Spain), Secretary of State at the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Relations with the Courts; Sonya DJEMNI-WAGNER (France), Advocate General at the Court of Cassation and Special Adviser to the Prosecutor General; Ivan CRNČEC (Croatia), Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation and Vice-President of the CEPEJ, and Margit LAURI (Estonia), Adviser at the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs (Estonia).
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