The second edition of the Effective Justice - International and Comparative Approaches research platform will place a stronger emphasis on exploring the international dimension of effectiveness. This upcoming phase builds upon the insightful findings from the first edition, which investigated how effectiveness is perceived within the legal community. The new research aims to delve deeper into the perspectives of legal scholars and practitioners regarding what constitutes effectiveness in their respective fields.

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The preliminary research has highlighted that effectiveness in legal deliberations can be perceived through multiple lenses. Specifically, it relates to (a) the legal norms upheld within a given legal system, (b) the overarching systems of law, including how effectively legal procedures are carried out, and (c) the effectiveness associated with individual actions and the sequences that unfold within these procedures. Previous studies have established that in the realm of legal deliberations, efficiency—particularly concerning the second and third categories—is often assessed based on the achievement of specific objectives. These objectives can include various axiological goals, thereby illustrating a significant connection between perceived effectiveness and the attainment of values within legal frameworks.

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Additionally, there is an increasing need to provide clarity around the distinct concepts of effectiveness, effectivity, and efficacy. Effectiveness, in particular, pertains to the evaluation of both measurable outcomes and non-axiological parameters, underscoring the comprehensive nature of legal effectiveness and its practical implications. This nuanced exploration aims to enrich the understanding of how effectiveness is conceptualised and operationalised within both national and international legal contexts.

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The second edition of the effective justice platform emphasises a more precise establishment of criteria for evaluating effectiveness in terms of axiological aspects. The most important point of reference is the protection of human rights. Therefore, the first two sections will analyse issues related primarily to the dimension of international public law.

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The first section will explore the relationship between effectiveness and human rights on the European plane, especially in the context of the system of protection of the countries of the Council of Europe. In contrast, the second section will analyse the issue of effectiveness and protection of human rights on the inter-American plane, taking into account selected comparative threads concerning the countries of Latin America. The third section will shift its focus to evidentiary issues, which were also addressed in the first edition of the EJ platform. Still, this time, the researchers will deal primarily with electronic evidence issues and new mutual recognition tools. This section will focus on issues related to European efficacy standards for criminal proceedings in evidence law. The fourth section will continue the exploration of criminal law systems, with special attention to trends in digitising procedures. Researchers will engage with the pressing question of how efficiently national systems operate within this digital paradigm, employing a comparative lens to uncover various limitations and challenges.

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Throughout all four sections, the overarching theme will revolve around the axiological parameters that guide effectiveness measurement. This axis will serve as a foundational element for the discussions, ensuring a holistic examination of how effectiveness in the justice system aligns with the fundamental principles of human rights protection.