The Responsive Judge: International Perspectives

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This book focuses on the changing role of judges in courts, tribunals, and other forums across a variety of jurisdictions. With contributions by international experts in judicial administration and senior judicial figures, it provides a unique comparative perspective on the role of modern judges in a rapidly evolving environment and the pressures of effective judicial administration. The chapters are sourced from a Collaborative Research Network focused on innovations in judging, and sponsored by the international Law and Society Association. The book provides essential insights and perspectives for judges, judicial officers, and administrators, allowing them to respond to the challenges of the twenty-first century. It is also a valuable resource for legal practitioners and judicial experts, shedding light on the role of the modern judge and the strategies they employ.  Read more... Intro Foreword Preface Contents Editors and Contributors What Is Responsive Judging? 1 Introduction 2 Responsiveness and the Jurisprudence of Judging 2.1 Norms of Judging: Impartiality 2.2 Norms of Judging: Independence and Transparency 2.3 Civil and Common Law Traditions and Objectives 3 Elements of Responsiveness 3.1 Responding to Accountability 3.2 Responding to a Networked Society 3.3 Responding to Litigants 3.4 Responding to Public Attention 4 Critiques of Responsiveness 4.1 The Exceptionalism/Personalism Critique 4.2 The Judicial Function Critique 4.3 The Judicial Activism Critique4.4 The Impartiality Critique 5 Studies of Responsiveness-Overview of the Chapters References Theoretical and Conceptual Contributions to Responsive Judging The Responsive Tribunal: Robust Processes Fair and Timely Outcomes 1 Introduction 2 Strategies for Responsiveness in Decision-Making Processes 2.1 Using Discretion 2.2 Weighing and Balancing 2.3 Encouraging Responsiveness Between Participants 2.4 Empowering Participants to Engage Meaningfully 2.5 Designing the Process for the Circumstances 2.6 Communicating Effectively 2.7 Exploring Interests2.8 Clarifying Facts and the Law 3 Providing Opportunities to Resolve by Agreement 3.1 Timing 3.2 Compulsory or Optional Processes 3.3 The Mediation Model and Broader Dispute Resolution Principles 3.4 Process Design 3.5 Choice of Dispute Resolver 4 Conclusion References Settlement Adjudication and Judicial Responsiveness: The Choice Between a Wide and a Narrow Model 1 Introduction 2 The Range and Development of the Judicial Role 2.1 The Range and Development of the Judicial Role in the United States 2.2 The Range and Development of the Judicial Role in Israel2.3 Concerns and Criticisms of Settlement Adjudication 3 Settlement Adjudication According to the Narrow Model 3.1 Characteristics of the Narrow Model 3.2 Advantages and Disadvantages 4 Settlement Adjudication According to the Wide Model 4.1 Characteristics of the Wide Model 4.2 Advantages and Disadvantages 5 Proposals for Increasing the Use of the Wide Model 6 Conclusion References Do Judges Need to Be Human? The Implications of Technology for Responsive Judging 1 Introduction 2 Part 1-How AI Can Beneficially Contribute to the Work of Courts and Judges2.1 Technology and Dispute Resolution 2.2 Technology Supporting Human Judges and Court Processes 2.3 All Rise for Judge "Co-bot"? 2.4 Judge Co-bot: Human Unconscious Bias and Quality Control? 3 Part 2-Limits to Judge AI 3.1 More Than Presiding in Court-the True Extent of the Role of the Modern Judge 3.2 The Rule of Law, Judicial Authority, and the Human Judge 3.3 Variation in the Adjudicative Function Within the Judicial Hierarchy 3.4 The Challenge of Novelty 3.5 Translating Law into Code