Highlights COVID-19 has significantly disrupted justice systems around the world. Globally, courts have shifted from face-to-face proceedings to online court processes (as supported by internet technology), with some countries adopting ‘disruptive technologies’ including artificial intelligence. Issues remain about access to justice especially due to backlog of cases and the anticipated rise in litigation in the wake of the virus, particularly in healthcare. There is an urgent need for courts to be prepared for handling these cases in the way that ensures that justice can be achieved for all people, and we argue that embracing newer technologies in dispute resolution is key to this.

The current public health crisis has exposed deep cracks in social equality and justice for marginalised and vulnerable communities around the world. The reported rise in the number of 'do not resuscitate' orders being imposed on people with disabilities has caused particular concerns from a human rights perspective. While the evidence of this is contested, this article will consider the human rights implications at stake and the dangers associated with using 'quality of life' measures as determinant of care in medical decision-making and triage assessments.

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