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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Hague 2019 Convention: Entry into Force

01 July 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Alex Davies-Jones Lab Pontypridd

Northern IrelandScotland

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK has ratified the Hague Convention of 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters.
  • The Convention enters into force in the UK on 1 July 2025.
  • Implementation of the Convention is devolved to Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the entry into force of the Hague Convention of 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters for the UK.

Action requested

The UK has ratified the Hague Convention, which will provide greater certainty and predictability for cross-border civil and commercial disputes. The Convention enters into force on 1 July 2025 and applies to judgments given in proceedings that commence on or after this date. Implementation is devolved to Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Key facts

  • The Hague Convention of 2019 enters into force for the UK on 1 July 2025.
  • The UK signed the Convention on 12 January 2024 and ratified it on 27 June 2024.
  • There are currently 30 Contracting Parties to Hague 2019, including the 27 EU Member States, the EU, Ukraine, Uruguay, and now the UK.
  • The Convention will apply to judgments given in proceedings that commence on or after 1 July 2025 across the whole of the UK or in other participating countries.
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