Digital administrative disputes: between conceptual problems and implementation challenges

Abstract

In light of the global technological evolution and the digital communications revolution that emerged at the turn of the last century, profound questions have been raised regarding the readiness of the administrative judiciary and its responsiveness to modern technological developments. This includes its capacity for digital transformation, its ability to adapt and change, and its potential to transcend traditional methods characterized by monotony and procedural delays. However, the shift towards electronic administration—as a logical consequence of advancements in communications and information technology, computer services, the internet, and fiber optics—coupled with the accelerating pace of life and the citizens' need for fast and effective services, necessitates a set of legislative and regulatory frameworks for the admissibility of digital evidence. It further requires addressing the challenges associated with digitalization and aligning judicial lawsuits with the new requirements of the electronic digital era, while taking into account the technical and technological obstacles that accompany the transition from a traditional administrative justice system to an electronic one, along with methods for their resolution.