Current Issues in Access to Justice: An Introduction to Global and Regional Perspectives

The third issue of Access to Justice in Eastern Europe (AJEE) presents a comprehensive collection of scholarly articles, review articles, and case studies examining critical issues in modern procedural law and judiciary. The contributions delve into a wide array of pressing topics, including the profound impact of armed conflicts, state aggression, and terrorism on the framework of international law. Furthermore, the issue explores emerging trends that are reshaping the legal landscape, such as significant developments in procedural law, the evolving practice of arbitration, and the accelerated digitalization of justice systems. The articles offer valuable insights into the ongoing challenges and transformative reforms within judicial systems globally. A particular emphasis is placed on the unique synthesis of legal traditions found in post-Soviet and EU-integrating countries. Through comparative studies spanning jurisdictions across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, this issue underscores the universal and interconnected nature of the global pursuit of justice, highlighting both shared challenges and diverse solutions in ensuring effective access to legal recourse. Founded in 2018 with a specific regional focus, the journal Access to Justice in Eastern Europe (AJEE) has progressively broadened its scope to address the growing global discourse on justice, reflecting an increasing international interest in its core themes. Building on this momentum, the editorial team has announced a significant strategic expansion aimed at creating a family of related publications. This new initiative involves the launch of two sister journals: Access to Justice in the Middle East (AJME) and Access to Justice: Global Edition (AJGE). The primary objective of this expansion is to foster and facilitate professional discourse and cutting-edge research on a much wider geographical scale, creating new platforms for scholars and practitioners from diverse regions. Crucially, this strategic growth will be implemented while carefully preserving the distinct identity, mission, and high scholarly standards of the original AJEE journal, ensuring it continues to serve its dedicated readership and academic community.