Effective use of Information and Communication Technology in Judicial Systems

Tanzania and Other Jurisdictions in Comparative Perspectives

Abstract

The aim of this research was to explore the effective use of ICT in judicial systems. The research utilised both triangulation research methodology which employed both qualitative method and a morsel quantitative method to investigate the effective use of ICT in Judicial systems. A sample of 250 judicial staff including 15 judicial ICT staff was given questionnaires to fill and some of the staff were interviewed by face to face. Results of this study indicate that, the biggest advantages of using ICT in judicial systems are accessibility to justice, quality justice, transparency, cost effectiveness and carrying legal research. It is therefore concluded that the handling of court proceedings from the stage of filling to the deliverance of the decision has to be recorded and information about costs and delays made available. Indeed the availability of this information will increase the accountability of the judicial systems and would thereby increase its efficiency