Justice is fundamental to preventing and responding to conflict, crisis, and fragility, strengthening the rule of law, and realizing the transformative ambition of the 2030 Agenda. To address injustice, end impunity, and protect the rights of present and future generations, justice systems, services, and institutions must be fair, accountable, accessible, and capable of delivering quality justice for all—especially those who are most marginalized, vulnerable, and left furthest behind. 

Digital tools can enhance efficiency, transparency, and access to justice within the justice sector. When strategically deployed, e-justice solutions can advance the rule of law and safeguard human rights, while improving the effectiveness of justice systems and institutions. In particular, AI tools are increasingly being adopted in court administration, legal research, and case management. However, technology can also be used in ways that exacerbate injustice, undermine rights and freedoms, fuel violence, and enable criminal activity. Without appropriate oversight, such tools may amplify bias, erode judicial independence, and weaken public trust. Advancing digital transformation in the judiciary with a clear understanding of both the opportunities and the risks of technology is therefore critical to fully realizing its potential to promote justice, human rights, and the rule of law. 

UNDP works at the intersection of rule of law, digitalization, and artificial intelligence, supporting countries in harnessing technology to modernize justice systems while safeguarding rights, fairness, and accountability. These initiatives promote the responsible use of digital courts, e-justice platforms, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency, transparency, and access—particularly for remote and underserved communities. At the same time, UNDP collaborates with partners to foster dialogue and develop guidance on emerging risks, including algorithmic bias, data protection, due process, and digital exclusion, while supporting the development of standards and safeguards in partnership with judiciaries.