Online Trials Propel the Use of the Smart Court in China

Danlei Wu of Fangda Partners discusses the rise of online courts used to resolve disputes particularly in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic where areas have been under lockdown and highlights the benefits and disadvantages of the use of online trials that will likely be incorporated as a norm in legal practice

9 minute readJune 26, 2020 at 03:01 AM

Susan Mok

Online Trials Propel the Use of the Smart Court in China

As the initial epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak, China implemented strict lockdown and preventative measures, which led to many people staying at home and adopt new ways of working. China's judiciary also adapted by applying the Smart Court (智慧法院) system that assisted with the steady progress of court proceedings.

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