Ministry of Justice discontinues electronic alert system for Cabinet and Prime Minister.
The Ministry of Justice's Courts Sector has announced a shift in the delivery method for judicial notices destined for the Cabinet and the Prime Minister, abandoning the electronic notification system that had been in place for approximately two and a half years.
Official sources confirmed that traditional methods, such as hand-delivering documents, are now required for all judicial notices intended for these high-ranking officials. The decision appears to have taken effect this month without a clear technical justification, according to these sources.
Prior to this change, notices to the Cabinet were delivered through its official email address, streamlining judicial communication significantly. However, court representatives now encounter refusal when attempting to submit these notices electronically. In response, they are now directing the documents to police stations or, in some cases, the Public Prosecution.
The Fatwa and Legislation Department, meanwhile, maintains that it will not accept warnings, stating its responsibility is limited to receiving judicial papers, not warnings. However, other official entities and ministries continue to receive such documents in person, in accordance with the amended Code of Civil Procedure of 2020, which permitted electronic delivery of legal papers and warnings.
This administrative change raises questions about efficiency and legal consistency, considering the lack of a formal explanation for abandoning the digital practices at a time of continuous digital transformation within the judiciary.
While the exact rationale for this shift remains unclear, recent funding cuts and administrative changes within the justice departments could potentially explain the discontinuation of certain programs or systems, including electronic delivery systems. Alternatively, the discontinuation could be attributed to technological or procedural changes within the Ministry of Justice or a policy decision to centralize communication channels with executive government branches.
For a precise explanation, it is recommended to seek official announcements or communications directly from the Ministry of Justice regarding this system change.
Finance ministries may need to adjust their procedures for delivering judicial notices, as the Courts Sector has shifted toward traditional methods like hand-delivery instead of the electronic system that was in use for business and technology purposes. The continued digital transformation within the judiciary seems to have experienced a setback with this shift, potentially due to recent budget cuts or administrative changes within the justice departments.
