Africa-Press – Angola. The Supreme Court acknowledged this Tuesday the need to strengthen the technological modernization of first instance courts, with a view to accelerating the digitalization and electronic processing of legal proceedings.
The acting president of the Supreme Court, Efigénia Clemente, speaking at the opening ceremony of the institution’s Technical-Scientific Conferences, stated that digital transformation is now an unavoidable imperative for the functioning of justice, enabling gains in efficiency, security, and transparency.
The judge admitted that the use of technological tools reduces time and effort in repetitive tasks, improving access to information, and contributing to faster and more effective judicial services.The event, held under the theme “Institutional Transformations and Judicial Reforms over the 50 Years of National Independence,” is part of the celebrations of Angola’s 50th anniversary of Independence. According to Efigénia Clemente, it represents a unique opportunity to reflect on the historical journey, achievements, and future challenges facing the Judiciary.
The interim president of the Supreme Court also acknowledged that Angola is committed to building a modern justice system capable of responding to the demands of political, economic, and social development, strengthening public order, institutional credibility, and the business environment.
Efigénia Clemente emphasized that the technical-scientific debate represents an affirmation of the collective commitment to a justice system that is closer, more sovereign, and more at the service of the people, based on values of human dignity and institutional independence.Over four days, the Supreme Court’s Technical-Scientific Conferences will address central issues of judicial reform, such as legislative and organizational reforms, the challenges of administrative litigation, international cooperation, regional integration and harmonization of judicial practices, alternative dispute resolution methods, and cybercrimes.
The agenda also includes discussions on restorative justice and combating domestic violence, money laundering, and related crimes, topics that will be analyzed by experts from Angola, Brazil, Mozambique, and Portugal, in a space for sharing experiences and legal dialogue.
The conferences, taking place at the Palace of Justice in Luanda, mark another step in the process of modernizing and strengthening the efficiency of the Angolan judicial system, as the country celebrates half a century of sovereignty.
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