Republic of Moldova accedes to 1961 Hague Form of Wills Convention
On 11 August 2011, the Republic of Moldova deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 on the Conflicts of Laws Relating to the Form of Testamentary Dispositions, and has thus become the 41st Contracting State. The Form of Wills Convention will enter into force for Moldova on 10 October 2011. ...
Uzbekistan becomes the 102nd Contracting State to the Hague Apostille Convention
On Monday, 25 July 2011, Uzbekistan deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Convention of of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (the "Apostille Convention"). The instrument of accession was accompanied by the designation of competent authorities. The Apostille Convention will enter into force for Uzbekistan on 15...
The Russian Federation becomes the 86th Contracting State to the Hague Child Abduction Convention
On Thursday, 28 July 2011, the Russian Federation desposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. The Convention will enter into force for the Russian Federation on 1 October 2011. ...
Board of Directors of the National Child Support Enforcement Association adopts a resolution honouring former Deputy Secretary General Professor William Duncan
On 27 June 2011, the Board of Directors of the National Child Support Enforcement Association adopted a resolution honouring former Deputy Secretary General Professor William Duncan for his extraordinary effort, guidance and contribution in the advancement of international child maintenance efforts in general and the successful negotiation of the Hague Convention of 23 November 2007 on the...
First Gulf Judicial Seminar on Cross-Frontier Legal Co-operation in Civil and Commercial Matters, Qatar, Doha – 20 to 22 June 2011
First Gulf Judicial Seminar on Cross-Frontier Legal Co-operation in Civil and Commercial Matters From 20 to 22 June 2011, approximately 80 participants from Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman (Bahrain was excused) – including Ministry officials, academics, professionals, as well as members of the...
40 Contracting States for the Hague Form of Wills Convention
Having acceded, on 15 March 2011, to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 on the Conflicts of Laws Relating to the Form of Testamentary Dispositions, Ukraine has become the 40th State Party to this Treaty. The Form of Wills Convention has entered into force for Ukraine on Saturday, 14 May 2011. ...
Conclusions and Recommendations of the Sixth Meeting of the Special Commission
Special Commission Concludes with Recommendations to Improve the Operation of the Hague Abduction and Child Protection Conventions The Sixth Meeting of the Special Commission to review the practical operation of the Hague Abduction and Child Protection Conventions concluded with recommendations for judges, other government officials and experts to consider when confronted with Convention...
Approximately 260 experts meet in The Hague to review the practical operation of the Hague Abduction and Child Protection Conventions
The Hague Conference on Private International Law will convene the Sixth Meeting of the Special Commission to review the practical operation of the Hague Abduction and Child Protection Conventions from 1-10 June 2011. Both Conventions are important, widely ratified multilateral instruments which protect the safety and welfare of children all over the world. The 1980 Hague...
The Secretary General addresses the Council of Europe's Committee of Legal Advisers on Public International Law
At the 41st meeting of the Committee of Legal Advisers on Public International Law of the Council of Europe, held in Strasbourg on 17-18 March 2011, the Secretary General of the Hague Conference made a statement on the interaction between recent case-law of the European Court of Human Rights and the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. For...
The Secretary General participates in the first Petersburg International Legal Forum
From May 19-21, 2011, Secretary General Hans van Loon took part in the first International Legal Forum in St Petersburg. Invited by the Government of the Russian Federation, he spoke on May 19, at the Plenary Session, moderated by former Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder (please click here to read the Secretary General's speech). The plenary session was opened by President Dmitry...