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2025 OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice

Justice Leaders' Dialogue

12 November 2025

Madrid, Spain

Shaping the future of justice: building a system that earns trust and delivers

shared prosperity

Concept Note

The Justice Leaders’ Dialogue on “Shaping the future of justice: building a system that earns

trust and delivers shared prosperity” will take place on 12 November 2025 in Madrid, Spain,

as part of the 10th OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice (12-14 November 2025).

Co-hosted by the OECD and the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Parliamentary

Relations of Spain, in collaboration with the Open Government Partnership and the

Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies, this Dialogue will convene justice leaders

and decision-makers to chart a path towards effective, resilient, and future-oriented justice

systems.

Around the world, people and communities are testing institutions and asking critical

questions: Which institutions can be trusted? What are they delivering? How can they ensure

safety and prosperity – both now and in the future?

As countries navigate unprecedented challenges – from digital transformation and artificial

intelligence to demographic shifts –, the need for agile, effective, and forward-thinking justice

institutions has never been greater. In this complex landscape, justice systems play a crucial

role in fostering economic competitiveness and social stability by ensuring legal certainty,

resolving disputes efficiently, and maintaining a fair business environment.

The Leaders’ Dialogue will explore strategies to shape the justice sector of the future as a pillar

of stability and growth. Recognising that effective justice systems are essential for economic

welfare, foreign investment, and innovation, the discussion will address how to reinforce the

rule of law amid rising pressures and declining public trust. It will also examine what is needed

to build a justice sector that not only upholds protection and opportunity but also serves as

an enabler – empowering people, communities, and economies to thrive.

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Key discussions will focus on:

• Delivering justice as a public service. Transforming the justice systems for better

outcomes by centering services around user needs and leveraging innovation to enhance

user experience, streamline processes, optimise costs and improve efficiency.

• Harnessing data-driven justice solutions. Gaining deeper insights into justice experiences

to create more responsive and effective justice systems that proactively address legal

issues and facilitate economic competitiveness.

• Rebuilding trust and engagement. Countering dissatisfaction and disengagement by

making justice more accessible through people-centred and local approaches that

empower individuals and strengthen democratic connections with justice institutions.

Format and High-Level Participation

The Justice Leaders’ Dialogue will serve as the flagship event of the 10th OECD Global

Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice, bringing together Ministers of Justice, Attorneys

General, and senior justice leaders. Participants will be invited to discuss the challenges their

justice sectors face, define actionable policy responses, shape global priorities and strengthen

international cooperation to promote the rule of law and access to justice for greater trust

and shared prosperity. Discussions will be grounded in the 2023 OECD Recommendation on

Access to Justice and People-Centred Justice Systems.

Following the Justice Leaders’ Dialogue, participants will be invited to continue the discussion

through the Justice Policy Forum and Technical Roundtable Sessions, where they will delve

deeper into policy innovations, best practices, and collaborative strategies to build future-

ready justice systems. These sessions will offer an opportunity to exchange perspectives on

global challenges such as AI in justice decision-making, economic resilience in the face of

disputes in the aftermath of extreme weather events, and ensuring access to justice for small

businesses and specific groups that find it harder to obtain justice.

The 2025 OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice will take place at the majestic

Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid, offering an exclusive setting for peer learning,

collaboration, and the co-creation of actionable solutions that can strengthen justice systems.

By joining this strategic Dialogue, Justice Leaders will contribute to a global agenda for future-

oriented, accountable, and people-centred justice systems that not only promote the rule of

law but also serve as key enablers of economic stability and sustainable growth.

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2025 OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice

Justice Leaders' Dialogue

12 November 2025

Madrid, Spain

Shaping the future of justice: building a system that earns trust and delivers

shared prosperity

Concept Note

The Justice Leaders’ Dialogue on “Shaping the future of justice: building a system that earns

trust and delivers shared prosperity” will take place on 12 November 2025 in Madrid, Spain,

as part of the 10th OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice (12-14 November 2025).

Co-hosted by the OECD and the Ministry of the Presidency, Justice and Parliamentary

Relations of Spain, in collaboration with the Open Government Partnership and the

Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies, this Dialogue will convene justice leaders

and decision-makers to chart a path towards effective, resilient, and future-oriented justice

systems.

Around the world, people and communities are testing institutions and asking critical

questions: Which institutions can be trusted? What are they delivering? How can they ensure

safety and prosperity – both now and in the future?

As countries navigate unprecedented challenges – from digital transformation and artificial

intelligence to demographic shifts –, the need for agile, effective, and forward-thinking justice

institutions has never been greater. In this complex landscape, justice systems play a crucial

role in fostering economic competitiveness and social stability by ensuring legal certainty,

resolving disputes efficiently, and maintaining a fair business environment.

The Leaders’ Dialogue will explore strategies to shape the justice sector of the future as a pillar

of stability and growth. Recognising that effective justice systems are essential for economic

welfare, foreign investment, and innovation, the discussion will address how to reinforce the

rule of law amid rising pressures and declining public trust. It will also examine what is needed

to build a justice sector that not only upholds protection and opportunity but also serves as

an enabler – empowering people, communities, and economies to thrive.

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Key discussions will focus on:

• Delivering justice as a public service. Transforming the justice systems for better

outcomes by centering services around user needs and leveraging innovation to enhance

user experience, streamline processes, optimise costs and improve efficiency.

• Harnessing data-driven justice solutions. Gaining deeper insights into justice experiences

to create more responsive and effective justice systems that proactively address legal

issues and facilitate economic competitiveness.

• Rebuilding trust and engagement. Countering dissatisfaction and disengagement by

making justice more accessible through people-centred and local approaches that

empower individuals and strengthen democratic connections with justice institutions.

Format and High-Level Participation

The Justice Leaders’ Dialogue will serve as the flagship event of the 10th OECD Global

Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice, bringing together Ministers of Justice, Attorneys

General, and senior justice leaders. Participants will be invited to discuss the challenges their

justice sectors face, define actionable policy responses, shape global priorities and strengthen

international cooperation to promote the rule of law and access to justice for greater trust

and shared prosperity. Discussions will be grounded in the 2023 OECD Recommendation on

Access to Justice and People-Centred Justice Systems.

Following the Justice Leaders’ Dialogue, participants will be invited to continue the discussion

through the Justice Policy Forum and Technical Roundtable Sessions, where they will delve

deeper into policy innovations, best practices, and collaborative strategies to build future-

ready justice systems. These sessions will offer an opportunity to exchange perspectives on

global challenges such as AI in justice decision-making, economic resilience in the face of

disputes in the aftermath of extreme weather events, and ensuring access to justice for small

businesses and specific groups that find it harder to obtain justice.

The 2025 OECD Global Roundtable on Equal Access to Justice will take place at the majestic

Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid, offering an exclusive setting for peer learning,

collaboration, and the co-creation of actionable solutions that can strengthen justice systems.

By joining this strategic Dialogue, Justice Leaders will contribute to a global agenda for future-

oriented, accountable, and people-centred justice systems that not only promote the rule of

law but also serve as key enablers of economic stability and sustainable growth.