USING VIDEO CONFERENCING SYSTEMS AS A TOOL FOR DIGITALIZATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the use of video conferencing systems as an effective tool for the digitalization of administrative justice in Ukraine. The study aims to examine the current state and practical implementation of video conferencing subsystems in administrative courts, analyze international experience and regulatory frameworks, identify key advantages and challenges, and outline prospective directions for further development and improvement. The study employs formal-legal, comparative-legal, systemic-structural, and sociological methods, which made it possible to comprehensively analyze the role of videoconferencing systems as an instrument of digitalization in administrative justice. Research findings: The research explores the legal foundations for organizing remote participation in judicial proceedings, outlines the relevant legislation governing such procedures, and examines the practical aspects of their application. European standards for the use of video conferencing in judicial processes are analyzed, allowing the identification of effective organizational and technical models. Key benefits of remote hearings include increased efficiency, accessibility, and transparency of justice, time and resource savings, enhanced participant security, and the ability of the judicial system to respond quickly and flexibly to the demands of the digital era and societal needs. At the same time, several challenges are highlighted, including technical malfunctions, uneven technical support across courts, insufficient staff training, difficulties in ensuring confidentiality, and the need to refine procedural rules. The article proposes evidence-based recommendations for optimization, including modernization of technical infrastructure, harmonization of national legislation with international standards, implementation of unified technical requirements, enhancement of cybersecurity measures, and the development of comprehensive training programs for judges and court personnel. The conclusions summarize that implementing these measures will contribute to the development of e-justice in Ukraine, improve the efficiency of administrative proceedings, ensure equal access to courts, strengthen trust in digital technologies within the legal sphere, and create conditions for a more transparent and fair judicial process.