ETHICAL CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN JUSTICE

Abstract

. The relevance of this study lies in exploring the ethical challenges associated with the digital transformation of justice, which is an integral part of the modern development of the judicial system. The use of artificial intelligence, algorithmic systems, and automation in court processes enhances the eficiency and transparency of justice, but simultaneously creates risks of discrimination, data privacy violations, and impacts on traditional principles of legal proceedings. In particular, algorithmic bias, arising from the use of historical data, can reproduce social inequalities, which contradicts the principles of fairness and equality before the law. Additionally, the increasing volume of electronic data poses threats to the confidentiality and privacy of individuals involved in court proceedings. The purpose of this research is to identify and analyze the ethical challenges of the digital transformation of justice, assess their impact on the principles of a fair trial, and develop recommendations for the ethical regulation of digital technologies in the judicial system.

The analysis methods include comparative legal analysis, a systemic approach, quantitative and qualitative research methods, as well as the study of international experience - particularly the practices of countries such as Estonia, the Netherlands, the USA, Canada, the UK, and Singapore. The obtained results confirm that algorithmic bias, data privacy violations, and the impact on traditional principles of justice are key challenges. To address these, the study proposes the implementation of independent algorithm audits, the development of legislative mechanisms for regulating digital decisions, ensuring transparency in court processes, and integrating international data protection standards.

The practical value of the research lies in forming the basis for a national strategy for the ethical digitalization of justice, aimed at ensuring fairness, transparency, and trust in the judicial system in the context of global technological change.