In preparation for the introduction of IT in civil trial procedures, the government will be able to file complaints online at a cabinet meeting on the 8th, and the Code of Civil Procedure will allow oral arguments to use web conferencing. We have decided on an amendment.

The amendment will allow online procedures for filing complaints and briefs to courts, which are currently limited to writing, and will require lawyers and other agents to submit them online. increase.



In addition, we allow the use of web conferencing so that we do not have to appear in court when making oral arguments, and in cases where the court or the parties approve of witness cross-examination, we can use web conferencing.



Furthermore, the court manages the records of the trial such as complaints and judgments as electronic data in principle, and it is also included that the parties and other related parties can view and download the records on the Internet.



In addition, it has been pointed out that it is difficult for victims of sex crimes and DV = domestic violence to seek compensation for damages because they fear that the perpetrators will know their names and addresses. It is said that it will establish a system that allows you to proceed with procedures without having to proceed.



The government is aiming to pass an amendment to the Code of Civil Procedure in the current Diet session.