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📢Launch! Measuring and improving access to justice in court services: Learning from the United Kingdom's experience     🚧Did you know that millions of people across the globe are facing barriers to accessing court services?    Courts and tribunals are at the core of the justice system. Their accessibility is essential for the design, implementation and delivery of a people-centred justice system.     This new #OECD policy paper provides:    📈Practical guidance and good practices on the use of data to measure access to court services    🧩A step-by-step assessment to facilitate the implementation of the #OECD Recommendation on Access to Justice and People-Centred Justice Systems    Based on the United Kingdom’s model for measuring access to His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Services, this paper has been developed as a practical resource for policymakers in all countries to tailor and adapt this model to their specific contexts.    🔎 Find out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eFrFMZzV OECD - OCDE / OECD Public Governance / People-centred Justice at OECD / Tatyana Teplova, PhD / Chloe Lelievre / Mariane Piccinin Barbieri / Luc Altmann / Sophia Kilroy / Heeran Kim

📢New OECD paper: Towards effective governance of justice data 🗂️Data governance is one of the top policy priorities that governments must consider to better understand the scope, nature and impact of justice problems, and design and deliver people-centred justice services, supporting the implementation of people-centred justice. This working paper explores the role of data governance as a first step to advance data-driven people-centred justice systems. The paper includes: 🟡The role of #data in delivering people-centred justice 🟡Objectives and values of data governance for people-centred justice 🟡The application of the #OECD model for data governance to the justice sector 🟡Lessons from data governance initiatives and experiences in justice and other relevant sectors 🔗If you are interested in data governance, read more here: Towards effective governance of justice data | OECD Working Papers on Public Governance | OECD iLibrary (oecd-ilibrary.org) OECD - OCDE / OECD Public Governance / People-centred Justice at OECD / Gillian Dorner / Tatyana Teplova, PhD / Chloe Lelievre / Mariane Piccinin Barbieri / Dr. Natalie Byrom / Seong Ju Park / Heeran Kim

📢 Launch! OECD Online Dispute Resolution Framework ⚖️ Online dispute resolution (ODR) is part of an ongoing transformation to make justice systems more accessible and people-centred. It leverages digital technologies and data to support dispute settlement within and beyond courts. 📚 This new #OECD policy paper introduces the OECD #ODR Framework, providing guidance to countries on how to develop and integrate ODR within the broader digital transformation of justice systems. 🔍The ODR Framework relies on three pillars: 1️⃣ Governance: Focuses on the need for a strategic approach to dispute resolution to create a more cost-effective, efficient system that is agile and responsive to the evolving needs of people and businesses; 2️⃣ Policy levers: Provides an in-depth overview of the foundational aspects of ODR, emphasising the need to develop a robust legal and regulatory framework to govern ODR and its implementation; 3️⃣ Ethics and safeguards: Highlights the fundamental importance of ethical standards and safeguards for ODR. 🌐These three pillars provide a foundation to guide countries in implementing ODR coherently across the justice system. 🔗To learn more about our new framework, visit: https://lnkd.in/eAMWNGn3 OECD - OCDE OECD Public Governance People-centred Justice at OECD Elsa Pilichowski Tatyana Teplova, PhD Chloe Lelievre Mariane Piccinin Barbieri Seong Ju Park Felix Steffek Anna Skrjabina Heeran Kim Sophia Kilroy

🚀 [D-DAY] 2024 OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice🌐 📅 9-10 October 2024 📍 Ottawa, Canada 📺 Livestreaming for the High-level Discussions is available TODAY (9 October) at 9:00am (EDT) / 3:00pm (CET) ✔ Connect here: https://lnkd.in/eMmfFRqU 🔗 Check out the full agenda and learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/e8iMZzeU ✅ What is the #OECD Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice? 🔶 As part of the OECD Reinforcing Democracy Initiative, the annual OECD Roundtable is a platform for governments, justice actors and partners to advance people-centred #justice, strengthen #democracy and public trust, and foster #prosperity. 🔶This year’s Roundtable features unprecedented participation, with more than 160 attendees, including high-level officials from over 30 countries, as well as representatives from international organisations, civil society, and academia. 🔶The discussions at this #Roundtable will focus on people-centred justice and the rule of law—key pillars for reinforcing democracy—alongside topics such as the justice sector’s response to global challenges, innovative strategies for preventing justice issues, and the measurement of access to justice. 🔶In particular, the Roundtable supports the implementation of the OECD Recommendation on Access to Justice, which provides actionable guidelines adhered to by all #OECD member countries as well as the #EU. 🔶The exchanges at the Roundtable will help consolidate our understanding of a new approach to justice as a cornerstone of democracy—one that is more effective and agile, helping people to prevent and resolve their legal and justice problems, and enabling them to participate fully in society and the economy. 🙌 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join us virtually: https://lnkd.in/eMmfFRqU

🚀 Launch of the Strategic Review of the Egyptian Goodwill Committee Out now! 📚 The OECD launched the “Strategic Review of the Egyptian Goodwill Committee” on resolving international parental child abduction cases in #Cairo, #Egypt. This review was conducted in close cooperation with the government of Egypt, supported by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. The Goodwill Committee is an Egyptian governance body established within the Ministry of Justice to facilitate the amicable resolution of international parental child abduction cases. This new report evaluates the Committee's mandate and composition to help Egypt promote child-friendly justice and ensure that the best interests of children are embedded in Committee processes.   The Strategic Review paves the way for a brighter future, with key recommendations focused on: 🔸 Enhancing institutional collaboration and strengthening governance frameworks for better outcomes 🧒 Championing a child-centered, whole-of-government approach, ensuring child best interests are prioritised 📣 Expanding outreach and communication, to raise awareness and make the Goodwill Committee’s services more accessible 🌐 Seizing opportunities for enhanced cooperation between national and international stakeholders, fostering more impactful partnerships 🤝We are pleased to support Egypt in its efforts to strengthen and empower the coordination and protection role of the child justice system through this review. This marks a significant step forward in advancing child-friendly justice in the country! 🔗 If you want to learn more, check out the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e2VRx_JW OECD Public Governance / People-centred Justice at OECD / Tatyana Teplova, PhD / Chloe Lelievre / Nizar T. / Heeran Kim / Amr Soliman / Caroline Mina / Nicole Drew / Marwa Salah, MSc / Francesca Romani/ Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation

🌍 Advancing Justice Reform in the Republic of Moldova: Capacity Building in Action! ⚖️✨    On 19 – 20 September, the #OECD organised two capacity building workshops in #Chișinău, #Moldova, as part of the dedicated OECD project on “Supporting the Ministry of Justice and Justice Sector Reforms in the Republic of Moldova”. Supported by the European Union, this project aims to assist Moldova in advancing justice sector reforms. The workshops, focused on improving the transparency and efficiency of the justice sector in Moldova, were organised in close cooperation with the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova with the additional participation of peers and international experts from Australia, the Netherlands, Portugal, and the UK.       The first workshop on "People-centred Approaches to Justice" aimed at placing citizens' needs and expectations at the heart of reform design, covering:   🔶 Establishing a people-centred culture within the justice system, with a special focus on addressing the needs of children.  🔶 Evidence-based strategies to better understand citizens’ legal and justice needs.   🔶 Developing the skills and capabilities required by justice professionals to build a governance model based on OECD principles.  🔶 Reimagining justice service design and delivery in Moldova through "journey mapping," addressing procedural bottlenecks and accessibility challenges.    The second workshop centred on ex ante and ex post policy-evaluation, equipping participants with tools to assess the impact of justice reform. It covered:  🔷 Key concepts and frameworks for evaluating public policies.   🔷 Reflecting on past reforms to feed into new approaches.  🔷 Identifying causal chains and key questions that an evaluation framework for the justice sector strategy should address.    Over the course of these two days, experts and officials were able to share policy advice with each other based on their diverse professional backgrounds.    Many thanks to all participants who made the discussions rich and impactful! 🙌   We are excited to continue our support on Moldova's journey toward a more people-centred justice system! OECD - OCDE / OECD Public Governance / People-centred Justice at OECD /Tatyana Teplova, PhD / Chloe Lelievre / Martyna Wanat / Franciszek Ploch / Heeran Kim / Daniel Quadbeck / Francesco Alfonso / Salomé Will / Clara Le Cannellier / Mariana Tanova / Rodica Secrieru / Reza Lahidji / Pedro Tavares / Consiliul Superior al Magistraturii din Republica Moldova / IPRE - Institutul pentru Politici și Reforme Europene / Centrul Național Anticorupție (National Anticorruption Center) CNA #OECD #JusticeReform #CapacityBuilding #PeopleCenteredJustice #Moldova #JusticeSector #EvaluationFramework #Eurasia  

📢 Application Extended – Last Call ❗ Are you passionate about improving access to justice and shaping a better justice system? Come work with us! 🙌 🔶 Application deadline: 27 September 2024

OECD and #Ireland collaborate to enhance access to justice through people-centred justice.     Together with the Irish Department of Justice and the #DGReform, the OECD - OCDE kicked off its collaboration with Ireland!     🌐 The project is funded by the European Commission, and will span three other countries: #Italy, #Malta and the #Netherlands.     During the kick-off, we:     ✅ Had an inspiring exchange with Irish stakeholders on access to justice and making justice services more accessible.    ✅ Discussed the project approach and key concepts of people-centred justice, including the concepts of “legal needs” and “justice problems”.     ✅ Explored the policy context and priorities in #Ireland, including the family justice reform, courts modernisation and the civil legal aid review.     ⚖ Improving access to justice for all is one of the five goals in the Department of Justice’ Statement of Strategy 2024-2026. We are looking forward to supporting the country in implementing this agenda!     📺 Stay tuned for more updates in the coming months!     OECD Public Governance / People-centred Justice at OECD / Angelos Binis / Eloïse Perche / Aleksandra Marchewka, LL.M. / Louise O'Meara / Tatyana Teplova, PhD / Maaike de Langen / Mariane Piccinin Barbieri / Cindy Boreillo / Heeran Kim / Marianna Stepanian / European Commission / Department of Justice

🤝 Last week, together with the Ministry for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector of #Malta and the DG REFORM, the #OECD kicked off its collaboration with Malta to improve access to justice and people-centred justice.     🌐 Funded by the European Commission, this three-year project will also cover: Italy, Ireland, and the Netherlands.    During the kick-off, we:     ✅ Had an inspiring exchange with Maltese stakeholders, including the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Mediation Centre and the Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability.    ✅ Discussed the project approach, key concepts of people-centred justice and how adding this perspective is important to changing "the why” of the justice sector in Malta.    ✅ Explored the policy context and priorities in #Malta, including a focus on mediation and access to justice for people with disabilities.     ⚖ Improving access to justice is one of the main strategic goals of  Malta’s Digital Justice Strategy 2022-2027. The #OECD is excited to support Malta in its efforts to create a more inclusive and accessible justice system!       📺 Stay tuned for more updates in upcoming months.  Joanne Battistino / Angelos Binis / Eloïse Perche / Tatyana Teplova, PhD / Maaike de Langen / Cindy Boreillo / Mariane Piccinin Barbieri / Heeran Kim / Marianna Stepanian / Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD) Malta / OECD Public Governance / European Commission

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