Presence, Proximity and Participation
Online Court Communication from a Procedural Justice Perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6423470 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Paolo Belloni (0009-0000-8817-5267, Tilburg University), Emma Jaspaert (0000-0002-1833-2762, Tilburg University), Dorris De Vocht (0000-0003-0094-8048, Tilburg University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pages | 154-186 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-27 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Crime Criminal Law and Criminal Justice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0928-9569 • E-ISSN: 1571-8174 |
| Publisher | Brill (PUBLISHER • NL) |
| DOI | 10.1163/15718174-bja10069 |
| OpenAlex | W4411973216 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
The increasing use of video-links has sparked debate on whether online proceedings can ensure fair trials. Legal research often claims that physical presence is essential for legitimacy and effective participation but fails to support this assumption with an empirical basis. This article explores the role of physical presence in criminal trials through procedural justice theory, focusing on perceptions of voice (telling one’s side of the story) and respect (being treated with dignity), to assess how online trials might affect these aspects. Findings on meaningful participation in online hearings are mixed, but research on telepsychology and telemedicine suggest that high levels of empathy and strong working relationships can be maintained. The authors highlight the need for further empirical studies on how online trials influence perceptions of fairness, especially regarding judicial empathy and interpersonal dynamics, and stress the importance of adopting a receptive mindset toward the new opportunities online criminal proceedings may present in this regard
Economic Justice · Law and economics · Perception · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Procedural justice · Sociology · Artificial Intelligence in Law · Computer Science · Dispute Resolution and Class Actions · Law · Law in Society and Culture · Psychology · Artificial Intelligence
| Citations per year | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |