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Tribune News Network
Doha
The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Center (QICDRC) held its first fully remote hearing on April 7 and 8, with judges, court officials and lawyers appearing from different locations across four different countries to ensure that access to justice is maintained during the coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic.
The hearing was livestreamed to allow members of the public to observe the proceedings.
The QICDRC routinely employs state-of-the-art technology to ensure effective and cost-effective access to justice. Since its launch in 2018, the eCourt system has provided users with a paperless e-case management solution that covers the full life of the court process – from the filing of cases to the issuance of a judgement.
Commenting on the online hearing, Faisal al Sahouti, Chief Executive Officer of the International Court of Qatar, said: “As we continue to address the unique challenges and preventive measures of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Court of Qatar remains committed to serving as a platform for timely and important legal decisions.”
“We are well-equipped to face up to the current challenges and to adapt our digital systems where necessary to ensure a full online format for our users. Our first fully remote hearing has been a great success and we will continue to rely on the eCourt system to keep important channels of communication open and provide seamless legal and judicial services to the homes of our users, “he added.
The eCourt can be accessed from any portable electronic device to retrieve case files, attend virtual court hearings, and send or receive communications from anywhere in the world. Available in both English and Arabic, eCourt is integrated with the virtual hearing capabilities of the Qatar International Court.
More information on upcoming hearings can be found on the Court’s website via: https://www.qicdrc.gov.qa/upcoming-hearings
Doha
The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Center (QICDRC) held its first fully remote hearing on April 7 and 8, with judges, court officials and lawyers appearing from different locations across four different countries to ensure that access to justice is maintained during the coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic.
The hearing was livestreamed to allow members of the public to observe the proceedings.
The QICDRC routinely employs state-of-the-art technology to ensure effective and cost-effective access to justice. Since its launch in 2018, the eCourt system has provided users with a paperless e-case management solution that covers the full life of the court process – from the filing of cases to the issuance of a judgement.
Commenting on the online hearing, Faisal al Sahouti, Chief Executive Officer of the International Court of Qatar, said: “As we continue to address the unique challenges and preventive measures of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Court of Qatar remains committed to serving as a platform for timely and important legal decisions.”
“We are well-equipped to face up to the current challenges and to adapt our digital systems where necessary to ensure a full online format for our users. Our first fully remote hearing has been a great success and we will continue to rely on the eCourt system to keep important channels of communication open and provide seamless legal and judicial services to the homes of our users, “he added.
The eCourt can be accessed from any portable electronic device to retrieve case files, attend virtual court hearings, and send or receive communications from anywhere in the world. Available in both English and Arabic, eCourt is integrated with the virtual hearing capabilities of the Qatar International Court.
More information on upcoming hearings can be found on the Court’s website via: https://www.qicdrc.gov.qa/upcoming-hearings
