Open justice

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The principle of open justice is essential to the rule of law and democratic societies, mandating that courts conduct proceedings in public. However, its implementation in today's digital age poses challenges that require careful examination. As information technology and digital media reshape the public sphere, the role of courts in maintaining the necessary openness to uphold the rule of law becomes increasingly complex. This book explores innovative approaches to open justice amid these changes and reassesses the courts' function in promoting transparency in democratic contexts. It provides a unique comparative perspective, drawing on diverse methodologies from authors with varied professional and academic backgrounds. Prof. Dr. Dres. h. c. Burkhard Hess, Director of the Max Planck Institute Luxembourg for International, European and Regulatory Procedural Law, and a professor at the Université du Luxembourg and the University of Heidelberg, leads this inquiry. Ana Koprivica Harvey, LL. M., contributes as a research fellow at the same institute, enriching the discourse on how courts can adapt to ensure open justice in evolving societal landscapes.