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The Signature of the Hague Convention of 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters
16 January 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The UK signed the Hague Convention of 2019 to recognize and enforce foreign judgments in civil or commercial matters, enhancing cooperation with international partners.
Action Requested
The UK Government has signed the convention and will work towards ratification once necessary implementing legislation is in place. Ratification will occur twelve months after depositing the instrument of ratification, pending parliamentary scrutiny under CRaG.
Key Facts
- The UK signed the Hague Convention on 12 January 2024.
- The Convention entered into force for 29 Contracting Parties, including 27 EU Member States and Ukraine, on 1 September 2023.
- Uruguay will enter into force on 1 October 2024.
- Six signatories (Israel, Costa Rica, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Russia, USA) have not yet ratified.
- The UK Government can make declarations under Articles 14, 16, 18, 19 and 25 at any point.
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