Touting the benefits of a greater use of technology in the courts, Minister of Justice Delroy Chuck said on Friday that with the donation of audiovisual equipment worth over $80 million from the European Union, Jamaicans can look forward to saving time and money in their pursuit of justice.

During the official handover ceremony, which was streamed over the Internet, Chuck said these systems will not only speed up the delivery of justice, but will also assist in case scheduling, case flow, docket management, jury selection when necessary, and digital recording.

The technology is such that he or she can see exactly what is happening in the court; and the court, the judge, the lawyer, can see the person,” he added.

Chuck also shared that the ministry is currently equipping buses with the technology, to be used by persons in lock-up who are applying for bail, or who just have a mention date, so they don’t have to go to court.

One of the major benefits also highlighted by Chuck is that lawyers in Westmoreland or Hanvoer won’t have to travel to Kingston to be in court.