LocationsJudicial Knowledge Exchange in ASEAN
Unlocking Innovations in Judicial Systems
March 4, 2024
Unlocking Innovations in Judicial Systems
Judicial Knowledge Exchange
In 2023, the Thai Court of Justice, in collaboration with the Thailand Institute of Justice, Lukkid Group, and UNDP, introduced the pioneering Justice by Design initiative. This groundbreaking project utilized design thinking and people-centered justice methodologies to reimagine judicial services, prioritizing user-friendliness, efficiency, and inclusivity for all citizens. Recognizing its potential for broader impact, the organizers propose the Unlocking Innovations in Judicial Systems activity in Bangkok on 20 March 2024 to disseminate this experience and empower other nations to adopt and implement design thinking in their judicial systems. With generous support from the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), the event aims to equip judges from the ASEAN region with tools and strategies to foster a more responsive, accessible, and user-friendly justice system while promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity.
Objectives
Sharing Best Practices: Facilitate exchanges of experiences and lessons learned from Justice by Design, including challenges overcome and solutions developed.
Knowledge Transfer: Equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of design thinking and people-centered justice principles and their application in the judicial context.
Capacity Building: Provide hands-on training sessions on key design thinking tools and techniques for immediate application in participants' home countries.
Promoting Collaboration: Foster networking opportunities and build a regional community of practice focused on design thinking for judicial reform.
March 20
09.00- 10.15 ONLINE | Opening Ceremony Welcoming remarks Honourable Paopun Chobnamtal, Deputy Secretary of the Office of the Judiciary Ms Aparna Basnyat, Regional Advisor, Rule of Law, Security and Human Rights, UNDP Bangkok Regional Hub Mr Daniel A. Lamm, Regional Law Enforcement Program Coordinator, U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement |
ONLINE | Behind Justice by Design – Thailand Court of Justice Stories behind the design of Justice by Design Thailand around “Better Access to Justice” Honourable Krairanyarat, Judge of the Office of the President of the Supreme Court of Thailand Ms May Sripatanaskul, CEO, Lukkid Group |
10.15- 10.45 | Coffee Break |
10.45- 12.00 ONLINE | Unconference Session #1 Sharing of stories of people-centred justice from selected participants. Justice by Design in Action: Case Insight Case studies from Justice by Design Thailand. Honourable YI-YI Lee, Judge from the Constitutional Court of R.O.C. Taiwan Honourable Khamphay Xayasouk, Deputy Director General of Technical Management, Court Statistics, People Supreme Court of Lao PDR |
12.00-13.30 | Lunch |
13.30-15.00 | Design Thinking Process Recap Introduction to the design thinking process. A mini-Design Thinking workshop to build an understanding of the whole design process. |
15.00- 15.30 | Coffee Break |
15.30-16.30 | Unconference Sessions #2 Sharing of stories of people-centred justice. Honourable Sansern Tejsihadhanananda, Judge of the Office of the President of the Supreme Court of Thailand Honourable Pimchanok Charoenkitkhajorn, Judge of the Office of the President of the Supreme Court of Thailand Honourable Jarimjit Pantawee, Vice-Presiding Judge of the Civil Court |
16.30- 17.15 | Wrap Up Action plans |
17.15- 19.00 | Networking Reception |
After the knowledge exchange event, UNDP will facilitate the establishment of a regional community of practice through its Judicial Integrity in ASEAN network. With the aim of extending similar initiatives to countries in other regions, this network will organize and coordinate practitioners dedicated to promoting design thinking within their respective judiciaries. Serving as a platform for continuous knowledge exchange, peer support, and collaborative project development, the network will facilitate ongoing efforts to advance judicial innovation and reform across borders.
If you have any questions, please contact tomas.kvedaras@undp.org or stefano.pighin@undp.org
The event is open for online participation only on the morning of March 20th.
Register here.
