The 25th October saw Europe celebrate European Day of Justice. This annual date marks mark Europe’s commitment to delivering justice in its work.
Justice needs to be brought closer to citizens. The aim is to inform Europeans about their rights and to to promote the work of the Council of Europe and the European Commission in the field of justice. Events include simulation of procedures and information sessions.
16 Member States have mobilised this celebration. Activities included free legal aid to citizens on their rights, open days at the courts and dissemination of information. Some States established social platforms for the general public to ask questions. Other entities have published books, films and other materials.
Training and information sessions for justice professionals and students also took place in many States. A high number of law students participated in competitions held at their universities and colleges.
Malta’s initative
The Maltese courts marked this day by bringing to the citizens’ attention easy access to the progress of cases through the E-Courts system, which is now also accessible on a smartphone platform.
The e-courts platform allows citizens to monitor the progress of their cases, including sitting dates, through an online system.
The online services also includes the Insolvency Register, payment of fines, searches on judicial sales being held and hall usage, which allows citizens to know which hall their sitting is being heard in.
It is also possible to get mobile notifications of court matters relevant to the person applying, and to pay court registry fees.