Online Courts and Private and Public Aspects of Open Justice: Enhancing Access to Court or Violating the Right to Privacy?

As the technological revolution takes over world, justice system is also susceptible to change. The Online Court of England and Wales (‘OC’) an example such a step taken in that direction. However, some argue this has vast implications on access for ‘digitally excluded’ or Litigant-in-Persons (LIP). While argument warranted, it fails address two essential Courts: First, potential online courts enhance by legally empowering LIPs along with enhancing court them (Private Aspect open justice). Further, enhanced general public media (Public justice) alike. Secondly, threat uncontrolled proceedings facilitated modern avenues like ‘live-streaming’ ‘live-tweeting’, turning into disruptive one. This article argues OC better placed at improving issues than physical courts, both private aspects justice. aspect poses major threats Right Privacy individuals. more nuanced approach towards future technology-focused needs balance principle privacy. Hence, suggests regulative accountability measures ‘penalty point systems’ should be right from outset prevent any leakage sensitive data prompted courts.