Belgian justice system representatives explored Estonia’s digital evidence solutions  

Belgian judicial and law enforcement representatives participated in a study program from 17 to 20 February, focusing on Estonia’s digital solutions for justice and digital evidence management. 

As part of the “Digital Evidence for Justice” project, this study visit explored Estonia’s best practices in digital evidence management, offering inspiration and insights to support the digitalisation of Belgium’s justice systems.  

During the study visit, Belgian participants visited several key Estonian institutions, including the Office of the Prosecutor General, where they explored the e-file system and learned how prosecutors incorporate digital evidence into their work. They also met with representatives of the Harju District Court, the Estonian Forensic Science Institute, the Estonian Bar Association, and the Centre of Registers and Information Systems (RIK), gaining valuable insights into the use of e-solutions of the justice system.  

“Using digital evidence is nowadays inevitable, and we are pleased to introduce solutions developed in Estonia to our Belgian colleagues, who are facing fundamentally the same questions about digital evidence use,” said Kadi Kanarbik, Project Lead at the e-Governance Academy (eGA).

Julien Augustin Jean-René Dupont

Head of Belgian Digital Transformation Office and Architecture

“If I have only one idea to bring up with me, it would be the strong segregation of services in Estonia between data and the front end, which they call different information systems. Each function has its own information system or portal, with unique access to data. This is a really good idea for Belgium because we are trying a mixed approach, integrating different functions into a single portal. The other approach is, however, simpler, easier to maintain, and easier to manage.”

The “Digital Evidence for Justice” project is part of Belgium’s broader efforts to digitalise its justice system. Through the project, Belgium aims to improve the management of digital evidence and streamline case management, fostering investment, increasing competitiveness, and supporting sustainable economic and social progress.  

The project is funded by the European Union through the Technical Support Instrument (TSI), which is managed by the Task force for Reforms and Investments (SG REFORM) under the European Commission’ Secretariat General. The TSI provides technical support and policy advice to EU Member States and countries seeking to align with EU standards and implement reforms. Its work focuses on supporting structural reforms in sectors such as public administration, justice, economic governance, and digitalisation to improve public governance, transparency, and societal resilience.  

eGA, as the project implementer, has been a leader in digital transformation since 2002, partnering with over 300 organisations across 143 countries. By introducing digital solutions, largely inspired by Estonia’s digital success, eGA helps governments and organisations enhance transparency, governance, and societal prosperity.  

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Enhancing Digital Evidence Management in Belgium