The Palestinian Judicial Institute, in cooperation with the Supreme Judicial Council and in partnership with the Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada (FJA), recently held a remote workshop on virtual court sessions for Palestinian judges.
Canadian judges and experts spoke about the structure of Canada’s courts, how virtual hearings are conducted in criminal and civil matters, procedures before the Federal Court, and practical experience using technology in remote hearings. Discussion sessions gave participants the opportunity to ask questions and exchange experiences on the practices and challenges involved.
The workshop follows legislation in Palestine that provides for remote trials. It was designed to help judges draw on international experience and best practices, supporting the proper application of the new rules and the protection of fair trial guarantees.
