| 2024-12-20 |
Authorities |
Burundi - Central Authority |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-12-19 |
Publications: Statistics |
Statistics - State responses |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-12-19 |
News |
Publication of the Practical Handbook on the Operation of the 2000 Protection of Adults Convention |
- Convention of 13 January 2000 on the International Protection of Adults [35]
|
| 2024-12-17 |
Authorities |
Austria - Central Authority (Art. 4) |
- Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance [38]
|
| 2024-12-17 |
Authorities |
Austria - Central Authority (Art. 29, 45) |
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
|
| 2024-12-17 |
Authorities |
Austria - Central Authority |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-12-17 |
Authorities |
Armenia - Central Authority |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-12-17 |
Publications: Country Profiles |
State responses |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-12-17 |
Authorities |
Dominican Republic - Central Authority (Art. 4) |
- Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance [38]
|
| 2024-12-17 |
Publications: Conferences, Seminars & Workshops |
Regional Workshop on Intercountry Adoption: Sharing Experiences on the Effective Implementation of the 1993 Adoption Convention in Africa (Lomé, 13-15 November 2024) |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-12-17 |
Publications: Country Profiles |
State responses to Country Profiles |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-12-17 |
Authorities |
Belize - Central Authority (Art. 29) |
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
|
| 2024-12-17 |
Authorities |
Peru - Competent Authority (Art. 6) |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-12-16 |
Authorities |
Germany - accredited bodies (Arts 10, 11 and 12) |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-12-16 |
Authorities |
Germany - Central Authorities |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-12-13 |
News |
Meeting of the Administrative Cooperation Working Group |
- Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance [38]
|
| 2024-12-12 |
News |
Belize accedes to the 1996 Child Protection Convention |
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
|
| 2024-12-10 |
Authorities |
Germany - Central Authority |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-12-09 |
News |
Fourth Meeting of the Working Group on the Financial Aspects of Intercountry Adoption |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-12-09 |
Authorities |
United States of America - Competent Authority (Art. 6) |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-12-09 |
Authorities |
Denmark - competent authority (Art. 44) |
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
|
| 2024-12-09 |
Authorities |
Denmark - Central Authority |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-12-05 |
Publications: Model Forms |
Recommended Model Forms for use under the 1993 Adoption Convention |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-12-05 |
Authorities |
El Salvador - Central Authority (Art. 29) |
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
|
| 2024-12-04 |
Authorities |
Slovenia - Central Authority (Art. 29) |
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
|
| 2024-12-04 |
Authorities |
Slovenia - Central Authority |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-12-02 |
News |
Meetings of the Working Groups on the Practical Handbooks and Country Profiles for the 1965 Service and 1970 Evidence Conventions |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
|
| 2024-11-29 |
News |
Meeting of the Administrative Cooperation Working Group |
- Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance [38]
|
| 2024-11-25 |
Publications: e-APP |
13th International Forum on the e-APP |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-11-25 |
News |
Informal brainstorming session on future meetings of the Special Commission on the 1980 Child Abduction and 1996 Child Protection Conventions |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
|
| 2024-11-21 |
News |
Regional Workshop on Intercountry Adoption: Sharing Experiences on the Effective Implementation of the 1993 Adoption Convention in Africa |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-11-21 |
News |
North Macedonia ratifies the 2005 Choice of Court Convention |
- Convention of 30 June 2005 on Choice of Court Agreements [37]
|
| 2024-11-21 |
Publications: Tables on Costs |
State responses to Tables on Costs associated with Intercountry Adoption |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-11-20 |
Authorities |
Mexico - Competent Authority (Art. 6) |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-11-20 |
Authorities |
India - Central Authority (Art. 2) and practical information |
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
|
| 2024-11-19 |
Authorities |
Bahamas - Central Authority & practical information |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
|
| 2024-11-19 |
Authorities |
Czech Republic - Transmitting Authority (Art. 4, 16) |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on International Access to Justice [29]
|
| 2024-11-19 |
Authorities |
United States of America - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
|
| 2024-11-19 |
Authorities |
Czech Republic - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
|
| 2024-11-19 |
Authorities |
Czech Republic - Competent Authority (Art. 9) |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
|
| 2024-11-19 |
Authorities |
Czech Republic - Competent Authority (Art. 6) |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-11-19 |
Authorities |
Czech Republic - competent authority (Art. 16, 17, 18) |
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
|
| 2024-11-19 |
Authorities |
Czech Republic - Central Authority (Art. 2, 24) and practical information |
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
|
| 2024-11-19 |
Authorities |
Czech Republic - Central Authority & practical information |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
|
| 2024-11-19 |
Authorities |
Czech Republic - Central Authority (Art. 3, 16) |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on International Access to Justice [29]
|
| 2024-11-15 |
News |
Second Working Meeting of the Experts’ Group on Central Bank Digital Currencies |
|
| 2024-11-14 |
News |
Meeting of the Administrative Cooperation Working Group |
|
| 2024-11-13 |
News |
Third Meeting of the Working Group on Parentage / Surrogacy |
|
| 2024-11-11 |
Publications: Special Commission meetings |
Special Commission on the practical operation of the 1965 Service, 1970 Evidence and 1980 Access to Justice Conventions |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on International Access to Justice [29]
|
| 2024-11-11 |
Publications: Practical operation documents |
Conclusions and Recommendations of the 2009 Special Commission on the practical operation of the Hague Apostille, Service, Taking of Evidence and Access to Justice Conventions |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on International Access to Justice [29]
|
| 2024-11-11 |
Publications: Practical operation documents |
Conclusions and Recommendations of the Special Commission of October-November 2003 |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
|
| 2024-11-11 |
Publications: Practical operation documents |
Conclusions and Recommendations of the 2014 Special Commission on the practicaloperation of the Hague Service, Evidence and Accessto Justice Conventions |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
|
| 2024-11-11 |
Publications: Model Forms |
Model Form annexed to the Convention (Request, Certificate, Summary with Warning) |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
|
| 2024-11-11 |
Authorities |
Luxembourg - Transmitting Authority (Art. 4, 16) |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on International Access to Justice [29]
|
| 2024-11-11 |
Authorities |
Luxembourg - Central Authority (Art. 3, 16) |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on International Access to Justice [29]
|
| 2024-11-06 |
Authorities |
Malta - Competent Authority (Art. 6) |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-11-05 |
News |
Seventh Meeting of the Working Group on Jurisdiction |
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Cuba - Central Authority |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Venezuela - Central Authority |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Venezuela - Central Authority |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Venezuela - Central Authority (Art. 2) |
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Venezuela - Central Authority & practical information |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Venezuela - Competent Authority (Art. 6) |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Norway - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Israel - Central Authority & practical information |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Viet Nam - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
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| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Venezuela - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
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| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Uzbekistan - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
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| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Uruguay - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
United Kingdom - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Ukraine - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Türkiye - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Tunisia - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Thailand - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
|
| 2024-11-04 |
Authorities |
Switzerland - National Organ |
- Statute of the Hague Conference on Private International Law [01]
|
| 2024-11-01 |
News |
2007 Child Support Convention enters into force for Kyrgyzstan |
- Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance [38]
|
| 2024-10-31 |
News |
13th International Forum on the electronic Apostille Programme (e-APP) |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-10-28 |
Publications: Special Commission meetings |
Eighth Special Commission meeting (October 2023) |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
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| 2024-10-28 |
News |
Paraguay signs and ratifies the 2007 Child Support Convention and its Protocol |
- Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance [38]
- Protocol of 23 November 2007 on the Law Applicable to Maintenance Obligations [39]
|
| 2024-10-25 |
News |
Publication of The Application of the 1996 Child Protection Convention to Unaccompanied and Separated Children — Update 2024 |
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
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| 2024-10-24 |
Publications: Judicial and other conferences |
Fifth Conference on the HCCH Children’s Conventions as Bridges between Civil/Common Law and Islamic Law, Valletta, Malta, 24-27 September 2024 |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
- Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance [38]
|
| 2024-10-24 |
News |
Fifth Meeting of the Working Group established to complete the Country Profile and work on the draft Cooperation Request Recommended Model Form for the 1996 Child Protection Convention |
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
|
| 2024-10-21 |
Publications: Mediation |
Central Contact Points for international family mediation |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-10-11 |
News |
Second Working Meeting of the Digital Tokens Project |
|
| 2024-10-01 |
News |
Fifth Conference on the HCCH Children’s Conventions as Bridges between Civil / Common Law and Islamic Law (Malta V) |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
- Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance [38]
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| 2024-10-01 |
News |
2005 Choice of Court Convention and 2007 Maintenance Obligations Protocol enter into force for Albania |
- Convention of 30 June 2005 on Choice of Court Agreements [37]
- Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance [38]
|
| 2024-10-01 |
News |
2019 Judgments Convention enters into force for Uruguay |
- Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters [41]
|
| 2024-10-01 |
News |
1965 Service Convention enters into force for the Dominican Republic and El Salvador |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
|
| 2024-09-25 |
Publications: Explanatory documents |
Apostille Handbook |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-09-23 |
News |
Update on the e-APP |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-09-20 |
News |
Kosovo signs the 2005 Choice of Court and 2019 Judgments Conventions |
- Convention of 30 June 2005 on Choice of Court Agreements [37]
- Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters [41]
|
| 2024-09-18 |
News |
Switzerland accedes to the 2005 Choice of Court Convention |
- Convention of 30 June 2005 on Choice of Court Agreements [37]
|
| 2024-09-17 |
Publications: Working Groups |
Working Group on the Financial Aspects of Intercountry Adoption (2023 onwards) |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-09-16 |
Publications: Special Commission meetings |
First meeting of the Special Commission on the practical operation of the 2000 Protection of Adults Convention |
- Convention of 13 January 2000 on the International Protection of Adults [35]
|
| 2024-09-13 |
News |
Albania signs the 2019 Judgments Convention |
- Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters [41]
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| 2024-09-10 |
News |
El Salvador accedes to the 1996 Child Protection Convention |
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
|
| 2024-09-03 |
News |
13th International Forum on the e-APP: Registration now open! |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-09-02 |
Publications: Conferences, Seminars & Workshops |
Online event for the 30th Anniversary of the 1993 Adoption Convention |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-09-02 |
News |
2007 Child Support Convention and 2007 Maintenance Obligations Protocol enter into force for Georgia |
- Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance [38]
- Protocol of 23 November 2007 on the Law Applicable to Maintenance Obligations [39]
|
| 2024-09-02 |
Publications: Practical operation documents |
Table reflecting the applicability of Articles 8(2), 10(a)(b) and (c), 15(2) and 16(3) |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
|
| 2024-09-02 |
Publications: Acceptances of accessions |
Spreadsheet showing acceptances of accessions to the Evidence Convention |
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
|
| 2024-08-29 |
News |
Romania signs the 2000 Protection of Adults Convention |
- Convention of 13 January 2000 on the International Protection of Adults [35]
|
| 2024-07-30 |
News |
Bangladesh accedes to the 1961 Apostille Convention |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-07-23 |
Publications: Judicial and other conferences |
Fourth Malta Conference on Cross-Frontier Child Protection and Family Law |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
- Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance [38]
|
| 2024-07-23 |
Publications: Judicial and other conferences |
List of Judicial and other conferences 1998-2024 |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-07-22 |
Publications: Judicial and other conferences |
Second Meeting of Government Experts. Inter-American Program of Cooperation for the Prevention and Remedy of Cases of International Abduction of Children by one of their Parents, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 19-21 September 2007 |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-07-17 |
Publications: Conferences, Seminars & Workshops |
Forum on Domestic Violence and the Operation of Article 13(1)(b) of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-07-12 |
News |
Meeting of the Special Commission (SC) on the Practical Operation of the 1965 Service, 1970 Evidence, and 1980 Access to Justice Conventions |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on International Access to Justice [29]
|
| 2024-07-03 |
News |
Third Meeting of the Working Group established to complete the Country Profile and work on the draft Cooperation Request Recommended Model Form for the 1996 Child Protection Convention |
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
|
| 2024-07-03 |
News |
Albania ratifies the 2005 Choice of Court Convention and the 2007 Maintenance Obligations Protocol |
- Convention of 30 June 2005 on Choice of Court Agreements [37]
- Protocol of 23 November 2007 on the Law Applicable to Maintenance Obligations [39]
|
| 2024-07-01 |
News |
Entry into force of Spanish as an additional official language of the HCCH |
|
| 2024-07-01 |
News |
2005 Choice of Court Convention enters into force for Moldova |
- Convention of 30 June 2005 on Choice of Court Agreements [37]
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| 2024-07-01 |
News |
1993 Adoption Convention enters into force for Angola |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-06-28 |
News |
First Working Meeting of the Experts’ Group on Central Bank Digital Currencies |
|
| 2024-06-28 |
News |
The United Kingdom ratifies the 2019 Judgments Convention |
- Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters [41]
|
| 2024-06-27 |
News |
Forum on Domestic Violence and the Operation of Article 13(1)(b) of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-06-17 |
News |
Forum on Domestic Violence and the Operation of Article 13(1)(b) of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction [28]
|
| 2024-06-17 |
News |
Second Meeting of the Working Group established to complete the Country Profile and work on the draft Cooperation Request Recommended Model Form for the 1996 Child Protection Convention |
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
|
| 2024-06-14 |
News |
First Working Meeting of the Digital Tokens Project |
|
| 2024-06-11 |
News |
Third Meeting of the Working Group on the Financial Aspects of Intercountry Adoption |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
|
| 2024-06-06 |
News |
Ireland ratifies the 2000 Protection of Adults Convention |
- Convention of 13 January 2000 on the International Protection of Adults [35]
|
| 2024-06-05 |
News |
1961 Apostille Convention enters into force for Rwanda |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
|
| 2024-06-03 |
Publications: Questionnaires & Responses |
Responses received |
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
|
| 2024-06-03 |
Publications: Questionnaires & Responses |
Responses received |
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
|
| 2024-06-03 |
Publications: Country Profiles |
Country Profile |
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
|
| 2024-05-31 |
News |
First meeting of the Working Group established to complete the Country Profile and work on the draft Cooperation Request Recommended Model Form for the 1996 Child Protection Convention |
- Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children [34]
|
| 2024-05-27 |
Publications: Country Profiles |
State Responses |
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
|
| 2024-05-22 |
News |
First Meetings of the Working Groups (WGs) on the Practical Handbooks and Country Profiles for the 1965 Service and 1970 Evidence Conventions |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
|
| 2024-05-22 |
News |
Kick-off Meeting of the Digital Tokens Project |
|
| 2024-05-15 |
Publications: Questionnaires & Responses |
Responses received |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on International Access to Justice [29]
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| 2024-05-14 |
Publications: Questionnaires & Responses |
Questionnaire of December 2022 |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
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| 2024-05-14 |
Publications: Questionnaires & Responses |
Responses received |
- Convention of 15 November 1965 on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters [14]
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| 2024-04-24 |
Publications: e-APP |
e-APP - International Fora and Regional Meetings Archive (2005-2021) |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
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| 2024-04-24 |
Publications: e-APP |
12th International Forum on the e-APP |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
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| 2024-03-28 |
Publications: Statistics |
Statistics for receiving States and States of origin – Blank Forms for completion by States |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
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| 2024-03-14 |
Publications: Conferences, Seminars & Workshops |
HCCH CODIFI Conference |
- Convention of 1 July 1985 on the Law Applicable to Trusts and on their Recognition [30]
- Convention of 5 July 2006 on the Law Applicable to Certain Rights in Respect of Securities held with an Intermediary [36]
- Principles on Choice of Law in International Commercial Contracts [40]
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| 2024-02-19 |
Publications: e-APP |
10th International Forum on the e-APP |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
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| 2024-02-19 |
Publications: e-APP |
7th International Forum on the e-APP - Announcements |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
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| 2024-02-19 |
Publications: e-APP |
9th International Forum on the e-APP |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
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| 2024-02-19 |
Publications: e-APP |
e-APP for Europe Project - First Regional Meeting, Helsinki |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
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| 2024-02-19 |
Publications: e-APP |
e-APP for Europe Project - Second Regional Meeting, Prague |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
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| 2024-02-19 |
Publications: e-APP |
e-APP for Europe Project - Third Regional Meeting, Paris |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
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| 2024-02-19 |
Publications: e-APP |
electronic Apostille Program - Explanatory documents |
- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
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| 2024-02-14 |
Publications: Statistics |
Statistics based on data provided by receiving States, compiled by Professor Selman (February 2024) |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
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| 2024-01-29 |
Publications: Tables on Costs |
Tables on costs assiocated with Intercountry Adoption |
- Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption [33]
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| 2023-12-13 |
Publications: Questionnaires & Responses |
Questionnaire of December 2022 |
- Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters [20]
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| 2023-12-13 |
Publications: Questionnaires & Responses |
Questionnaire of December 2022 |
- Convention of 25 October 1980 on International Access to Justice [29]
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| 2023-12-12 |
Publications: e-APP |
Implementation chart of the e-APP
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- Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents [12]
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| 2023-11-21 |
Publications: Questionnaires & Responses |
Questionnaire in preparation of the Experts’ Group meeting of 29 to 31 January 2024 on international transfer of maintenance funds (Prel. Doc. No 11A of November 2023) |
- Convention of 23 November 2007 on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance [38]
- Protocol of 23 November 2007 on the Law Applicable to Maintenance Obligations [39]
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| 2023-11-21 |
Publications: Miscellaneous |
Protection Orders |
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