Indonesian Judges Delegation to the Open World Judicial Exchange In Mongolia

In a significant step towards strengthening interstate relations in the judicial field, five Indonesian Judges from alumni of The Open World Judicial Exchange Program recently concluded their participation in the first Judicial Alumni Conference organised by the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on June 16 until 17, 2025.

This event was a sequel to Indonesia's participation in the Open World program in 2023. The conference was not only a reunion for alumni, but also served as a strategic forum for discussion on the main themes of "Judicial Independence and Court Digitalization", two issues that are currently at the forefront of global attention in the context of judicial reform.

The Directorate General of General Court on behalf of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia sent five judges from different jurisdiction to attend this event. The delegation consists of:

1. Ni Wayan Wirawati, Judge of East Jakarta District Court;
2. Khusnul Khatimah, Deputy Chief Judge of Wates District Court;
3. Galih Dewi Inanti Akhmad, Judge of Serang District Court;
4. Anak Agung Oka Parama Budita Gocara, Chief judge of Magelang District Court;
5. Yoga Perdana, Judge of the Banyuwangi District Court.

The members of this delegation were not only observers. They took an important part in the forum by actively took part in the conference such as delivered presentation , posing intriguing questions during discussion, and establishing transnational professional networks at the Forum.Judges from nine nations, including the US, Armenia, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, and Indonesia, came together for the meeting.Over the course of two days, participants discussed a variety of important topics, including cyber security in the judicial system, judicial ethics in the digital age, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the judicial process, and the difficulties associated with maintaining information openness through the live broadcasting of court hearings. 

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Khusnul Khatimah, represented the Indonesian delegation and gave a presentation on the topic of "Cyber Security in the Court: The Digitalisation of the Court System in Indonesia's General Courts". This presentation was a significant addition to the Indonesian delegation. In this forum, Indonesia detailed the process of digitising the general court system, which included the establishment of the Supreme Court Computer Security Incident Response Team (MA-C-SIRT) to mitigate cyber attacks.

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The Indonesian delegation's involvement extended beyond the presentation. The Indonesian delegation was proactive in many question and answer sessions. These include:

1. Ni Wayan Wirawati, enquired about the administration of court data security subsequent to a significant data loss occurrence in Mongolia.
2. Khusnul Khatimah, emphasised the execution of online mediation and the difficulties associated with live broadcasting in preserving witness integrity throughout court proceedings in Mongolia.
3. Galih Dewi Inanti Akhmad, questioned about the digital security audit patterns of Kyrgyzstan's courts.
4. Anak Agung Oka Parama Budita Gocara, examined the wealth disclosure policies of judges across many participating nations.
5. Yoga Perdana, questioned the standard operating procedure (SOP) with respect to the validity of electronic evidence in the digital era.

The questions posed by Indonesia illustrated its intellectual alertness and sensitivity for current global justice issues. In addition, the forum examined one of the current global concerns, which is the "Between Transparency and Security".

The primary concerns that emerged as prominent conversation topics at this forum included:

1. The Effect of Live Streaming Court Proceedings: Enhancing openness, while potentially undermining public trust if well handled.
2. Standard Operating Procedures for Electronic Evidence: This continues to pose a significant barrier in most nations, particularly with the validation of digital data.
3. Cybersecurity: The risk of hacking court data is a prevalent worry. The Application of AI in the Judicial Process: In the United States, AI functions solely as a tool rather than a decision-maker.
4. The Balancing of Transparency and Privacy Protection: This is a significant theme that is pertinent to all participating countries.
5. Harmonizing Transparency and Privacy Safeguards: This is a significant issue pertinent to all participating nation.

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