The 2nd edition of the International Congress of Civil Procedural Law is dedicated to the CHALLENGES OF DISJUDICIALISING JUSTICE. At a time when the courts are still inefficient, inaccessible, time-consuming and costly, demands have been made for a justice system that is closer to the citizen, with a view to effectively realising the right of access to justice.
It is therefore time to give space to the study of DISJUDICIALISATION, as a phenomenon that diverts the resolution of some disputes to public services and private entities, seeking to provide a faster, more effective, sometimes less costly response, often based on consensus, and always in search of the means that are most appropriate to the nature of the dispute.
The challenges that this alternative path faces and provides are demanding. They take into account new social realities, transparency, efficiency, accessibility, new technologies, artificial intelligence and, among other things, the specificities of each branch of law.
Therefore, and also in the light of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, in particular those of promoting the rule of law at national and international level and guaranteeing equal access to justice for all, it is topical and of practical and academic interest to critically analyse and present innovative proposals for procedural solutions that fit into this context. It is consequently the mission of this Congress to bring together researchers and professionals who, through their scientific studies and practical experiences, can contribute to the analysis of the impact of De-Judicialisation on the various areas of law and, above all, on the lives of citizens.