Digitalization and its Impact on Access to Justice (2026), Dorjana Guxo

As Albania continues its path toward the European Union integration, digitalization has emerged as a force with the ablility to reshape access to justice. This digital transition aims to eliminate geographical barriers and streamline case management systems, offering faster and more cost-effective remote services. However, it simultaneously risks creating a form of “digital divide” that can marginalize vulnerable populations lacking necessary digital literacy or reliable internet infrastructure. This article sheds light on the impact on how these innovations can contribute to improving access to justice, as a guardian of a series of other rights. At the same time, is an attempt to bring to attention digital divides, cybersecurity risks, and concerns regarding data protection. Affirming that successful digital transformation in the justice sector requires a balanced approach that combines technological innovation with safeguards for fundamental rights, inclusiveness, and procedural fairness. Ultimately, this paper aims to contribute to the growing discourse on digitalizatons impact on access to justice, by examining the delicate balance between technological modernization and the preservation of equal legal protection for all. Through this lens, the study outlines essential frameworks ensuring that technology serve as a bridge, not as a barrier.