The implications of digitalisation on the judicial process

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Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section and stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 3 journals.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Review of Kerr’s The Digital Fourth Amendment: Privacy and Policing in Our Online World (2026) · Surveillance & Society · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in the current understanding of how to apply the Fourth Amendment to digital evidence and surveillance. The author highlights the need for a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between technology, law, and privacy. The paper critiques the limitations of current legal categories in addressing the challenges of digital surveillance.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: paper identifies gap current understanding apply fourth amendment
• From Gavel to Grid (2026) · Revista Ítalo-española de Derecho procesal · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in the existing literature on the implications of digitalisation on the judicial process. The authors highlight the need for a human-centred approach to digital justice. The paper notes the lack of robust legal safeguards to guarantee transparency, human oversight, and procedural fairness.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: paper identifies gap existing literature implications digitalisation judicial
• From Gavel to Grid (2026) · Revista Ítalo-española de Derecho procesal · doi

  Future research should focus on the development of a human-centred approach to digital justice. The implications of digitalisation on the judicial process require further exploration. The paper suggests that policymakers should prioritize institutional design choices that embed transparency, human oversight, and proportionality from the outset.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future research focus development human-centred approach digital justice
• Transformasi Paradigma Penyidikan Pidana di Indonesia: Menakar Keseimbangan Efektivitas Penegakan Hukum dan Hak Konstitusional Tersangka (2026) · Jurnal Hukum Pidana Indonesia · doi

  The study identifies the challenge of balancing law enforcement effectiveness with the protection of suspects' constitutional rights. The research highlights the need for a fair and humane investigation process that prioritizes human rights. The study notes the challenge of implementing digitalization in investigation administration to promote efficiency and fairness.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: study identifies challenge balancing law enforcement effectiveness protection

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