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Pt. 1s. 24(2)(d) and word inserted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 5(3)s. 25(1)(a) text amended by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 17(2)s. 25(1)(a) words inserted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 6(2)(a)s. 25(1)(b) substituted by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 17(3)s. 25(1)(b) words inserted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 6(2)(b)s. 25(1)(b) words inserted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 6(2)(c)s. 25(3)(a) text amended by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 17(2)s. 25(3)(a) words inserted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 6(3)(a)s. 25(3)(b) substituted by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 17(4)s. 25(3)(b) word omitted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 6(3)(b)s. 25(3)(b) words inserted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 6(3)(c)s. 27(1)(ba) inserted by 2007 asp 3 Sch. 5 para. 12(a)s. 27(2)(a) words inserted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 7(2)(a)s. 27(2)(b) words inserted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 7(2)(b)s. 27(2)(c) words substituted by 2007 asp 3 Sch. 5 para. 12(b)s. 27(3)(a) words substituted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 7(3)(a)s. 27(3)(b) words inserted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 7(3)(b)s. 27(3)(d) words substituted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 7(3)(c)s. 28(1) s. 28 renumbered as s. 28(1) by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 8(2)s. 28(2) inserted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 8(3)s. 31(3) text amended by S.I. 2005/2092 Sch. 3 para. 2s. 31(3) words repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 14s. 32(4) text amended by S.I. 2005/2092 Sch. 3 para. 2s. 32(4)(a) words inserted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 9s. 32(4)(a) words inserted by S.I. 2012/2814 Sch. 4 para. 5(3)s. 32(4)(b) words repealed by 2004 c. 14 Sch. 1 Pt. 14s. 33(2) words inserted by S.I. 2011/1484 Sch. 4 para. 10s. 33(2) words inserted by S.I. 2012/2814 Sch. 4 para. 5(4)s. 40(3) repealed by S.I. 2003/435 (N.I.) 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This includes any insertions of whole new Parts, Chapters or provisions yet to be inserted into this Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing.Act transfer of functions by S.I. 2010/976 Sch. 17 para. 8Blanket Amendment words substituted by 2005 c. 4 Sch. 11 para. 1(2)Blanket amendment words substituted by S.I. 2011/1043 art. 3 4Whole provisions yet to be inserted into this Act (including any effects on those provisions):s. 4A applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 47(2)-(4)s. 4A inserted by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 5(2)s. 5A applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 47(2)-(4)s. 5A inserted by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 6(2)s. 5A(1)(a) words omitted by S.I. 2010/976 Sch. 18 para. 30(a)s. 5A(1)(c) and word inserted by S.I. 2010/976 Sch. 18 para. 30(b)s. 6A applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 47(2)-(4)s. 6A inserted by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 7(3)s. 11A applied (with modifications) by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 47(5)(6)s. 11A inserted by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 12(2)s. 41A inserted by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 18(2)s. 43A inserted by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 20(2)s. 44A inserted by S.I. 2009/3131 reg. 22Commencement Orders yet to be applied to the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982:Commencement OrdersThis section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.Commencement Orders bringing legislation that affects this Act into force:S.I. 2005/910 art. 3(y) commences (2003 c. 39)S.I. 2008/755 art. 2 15-18 commences (2007 c. 27)S.I. 2009/462 art. 2-5 commences (2008 c. 14)S.I. 2009/631 art. 2 commences (2008 c. 14)S.I. 2009/1604 art. 2 commences (2005 c. 4)S.S.I. 2003/210 art. 2 Sch. commences (2002 c. 29)S.S.I. 2008/115 art. 3 commences (2007 asp 3)S.S.I. 2010/249 art. 2 commences (2007 asp 3)Part IE+W+S+N.I. Implementation of the ConventionsMain implementing provisionsE+W+S+N.I.1 Interpretation of references to the Conventions and Contracting States.E+W+S+N.I.(1)In this Act—
[F5“the Lugano Convention” means the Convention on jurisdiction and the enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters (including the Protocols annexed to that Convention) opened for signature at Lugano on 16th September 1988 and signed by the United Kingdom on 18th September 1989.]
[F6“the Regulation” means Council Regulation (EC) No. 44/2001 of 22nd December 2000 on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters.]
[F7(a)references to, or to any provision of, the 1968 Convention or the 1971 Protocol are references to that Convention, Protocol or provision as amended by the Accession Convention and the 1982 Accession Convention and the 1989 Accession Convention; and]
[F8(b)any reference in any provision to a numbered Article without more is a reference—
[F9(3)[F10In this Act—
[F11“Brussels Contracting State” means Denmark (which is not bound by the Regulation, but was one of the parties acceding to the 1968 Convention under the Accession Convention);]]
[F12“Lugano Contracting State” means one of the original parties to the Lugano Convention, that is to say—
being a State in relation to which that Convention has taken effect in accordance with paragraph 3 or 4 of Article 61.]]
[F13“Regulation State” in any provision, in the application of that provision in relation to the Regulation, has the same meaning as “Member State” in the Regulation, that is all Members States except Denmark.]
[F14(4)Any question arising as to whether it is the Regulation, any of the Brussels Conventions, or the Lugano Convention which applies in the circumstances of a particular case shall be determined as follows—
(b)in accordance with Article 68 of the Regulation (which determines the relationship between the Brussels Conventions and the Regulation).]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F1Definition in s. 1(1) inserted by S.I. 1989/1346, art. 3F2Definition in s. 1(1) inserted (1.10.1991) by S.I. 1990/2591, art. 3.F3Definition in s. 1(1) substituted (1.10.1991) by S.I. 1990/2591, art. 4F4Words in s. 1(1) substituted (1.5.1992) by virtue of Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 2(2), (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F5Words in s. 1(1) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 2(3), (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F6Definition of “the Regulation” in s. 1(1) inserted (25.1.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(a), 4, Sch. 2 para. 1(a)F7S. 1(2)(a) substituted (1.10.1991) by S.I. 1990/2591, art. 5F8S. 1(2)(b) substituted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 2(4), (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F9S. 1(3) substituted (1.10.1991) by S.I. 1990/2591, art. 6F10Words in s. 1(3) substituted (1.5.1992) by virtue of Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s.2(5), (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F11Definition of “Brussels Contracting State” in s. 1(3) substituted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 1(b)(i)F12Definition in s. 1(3) added (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 2(6) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F13Definition of “Regulation State” in s. 1(3) inserted (25.1.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(a), 4, Sch. 2 para. 1(b)(ii)F14S. 1(4) inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 1(c)2 The [F15[Brussels Conventions]] to have the force of law.E+W+S+N.I.(1) The [F15 Brussels Conventions] shall have the force of law in the United Kingdom, and judicial notice shall be taken of them.
[F16(2)For convenience of reference there are set out in Schedules 1, 2, 3, 3A and 3B respectively the English texts of—
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(b)the M2report by Professor Peter Schlosser on the Accession Convention, [F18; and
(c)the report by Professor Demetrios I. Evrigenis and Professor K. D. Kerameus on the 1982 Accession Convention,][F19; and
may be considered in ascertaining the meaning or effect of any provision of the [F17Brussels Conventions] and shall be given such weight as is appropriate in the circumstances.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F17Words in s. 3 substituted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para.1 (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F18S. 3(3)(c) and preceding word inserted by S.I. 1989/1346, art. 8F19S. 3(3)(d) and preceding word inserted (1.10.1991) by S.I. 1990/2591, art. 8Marginal CitationsM1O.J.1979 No. C59/1 and 66.M2O.J.1979 No. C59/71.[F203A The Lugano Convention to have the force of law.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Lugano Convention shall have the force of law in the United Kingdom, and judicial notice shall be taken of it.
(2)For convenience of reference there is set out in Schedule 3C the English text of the Lugano Convention.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F20Ss. 3A, 3B inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 1(1), (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2[F213B Interpretation of the Lugano Convention.E+W+S+N.I.(1)In determining any question as to the meaning or effect of a provision of the Lugano Convention, a court in the United Kingdom shall, in accordance with Protocol No. 2 to that Convention, take account of any principles laid down in any relevant decision delivered by a court of any other Lugano Contracting State concerning provisions of the Convention.
(2)Without prejudice to any practice of the courts as to the matters which may be considered apart from this section, the report on the Lugano Convention by Mr. P. Jenard and Mr. G. Möller (which is reproduced in the Official Journal of the Communities of 28th July 1990) may be considered in ascertaining the meaning or effect of any provision of the Convention and shall be given such weight as is appropriate in the circumstances.]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F21Ss. 3A, 3B inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 1(1), (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2 Supplementary provisions as to recognition and enforcement of judgmentsE+W+S+N.I.4 Enforcement of judgments other than maintenance orders.E+W+S+N.I.(1)A judgment, other than a maintenance order, which is the subject of an application under Article 31 [F22of the 1968 Convention or of the Lugano Convention] for its enforcement in any part of the United Kingdom shall, to the extent that its enforcement is authorised by the appropriate court, be registered in the prescribed manner in that court.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F22Words in s. 4(1) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgment Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45: 3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para.2 (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art.2Modifications etc. (not altering text)C1S. 4 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/604, art. 2.5 Recognition and enforcement of maintenance orders.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The function of transmitting to the appropriate court an application under Article 31 [F23of the 1968 Convention or of the Lugano Convention] for the recognition or enforcement in the United Kingdom of a maintenance order shall be discharged—
[F24(a)as respects England and Wales and Northern Ireland, by the Lord Chancellor; and
[F25(5A)A maintenance order which by virtue of this section is enforceable by a magistrates’ court in England and Wales [F26shall, subject to the modifications of sections 76 and 93 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 specified in subsections (5B) and (5C) below, be enforceable] in the same manner as a magistrates’ court maintenance order made by that court.
[F27(5B)Section 76 (enforcement of sums adjudged to be paid) shall have effect as if for subsections (4) to (6) there were substituted the following subsections—
(a)the power to order that payments under the order be made directly to [F28a justices’ chief executive];
(b)the power to order that payments under the order be made to [F28a justices’ chief executive] by such method of payment falling within section 59(6) above (standing order, etc.) as may be specified;
(ii)to exercise its power under paragraph (b) of section 76(5) above.”]
(6)A maintenance order which by virtue of this section is enforceable by a magistrates’ court in [F29England and Wales or] Northern Ireland [F30shall, subject to the modifications of Article 98 of the Magistrates’ Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 specified in subsection (6A) below, be enforceable][F31as an order made by that court to which that article applies].
[F32(6A)Article 98 (enforcement of sums adjudged to be paid) shall have effect—
(7)The payer under a maintenance order registered under this section in a magistrates’ court in England and Wales or Northern Ireland shall give notice of any change of address to the [F33proper officer] of that court.
A person who without reasonable excuse fails to comply with this subsection shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding [F34level 2 on the standard scale].
[F35(8)In subsection (7) “proper officer” means—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F23Words in s. 5(1) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Juriction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, 5(3), Sch. 2 para. 2 (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F24S. 5(1)(a)(b) substituted (1.4.1992) by S.I. 1992/709, art. 4(7) (with art. 5(2))F25S. 5(5A) inserted (E.W.) by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7), s. 33, Sch. 2 para. 89(2), Sch. 3 paras. 1, 6F26Words in s. 5(5A) substituted (E.W.) (1.4.1992) by Maintenance Enforcement Act 1991 (c. 17), s. 10, Sch. 1 para. 21(1); S.I. 1992/455, art. 2F27S. 5(5B)(5C) inserted (E.W.) (1.4.1992) by Maintenance Enforcement Act 1991 (c. 17), s. 10, Sch. 1 para. 21(2); S.I. 1992/455, art. 2F28Words in s. 5(5B) substituted (1.4.2001) by 1999 c. 22, s. 90, Sch. 13 para. 122(1)(2); S.I. 2001/916, art. 2(a)(ii) (with Sch. 2 para. 2)F29Words repealed (E.W.) by Family Law Reform Act 1987 (c. 42, SIF 49:7), s. 33, Sch. 2 para. 89(3), Sch. 3 paras. 1, 6F30Words in s. 5(6) substituted (N.I.) (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1993/1576 (N.I. 6), arts. 1(3), 11, Sch. 1 para. 16(a); S.R. 1996/454, art. 3F31Words in s. 5(6) substituted (N.I.) (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2), art. 185(1), Sch. 9 para. 116; S.R. 1996/297, art. 2(2)F32S. 5(6A) inserted (N.I.) (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1993/1576 (N.I. 6), arts. 1(3), 11, Sch. 1 para. 16(b); S.R. 1996/454, art. 3F33Words in s. 5(7) substituted (1.4.2001) by 1999 c. 22, s. 90, Sch. 13 para. 122(1)(3); S.I. 2001/916, art. 2(a)(ii) (with Sch. 2 para. 2)F34Words substituted: (E.W.) by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46; (S.) by Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G; and (N.I.) by S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), arts. 5, 6F35S. 5(8) inserted (1.4.2001) by 1999 c. 22, s. 90, Sch. 13 para. 122(1)(4); S.I. 2001/916, art. 2(a)(ii) (with Sch. 2 para. 2)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C2S. 5 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/604, art. 3.C3S. 5(1): functions of the Secretary of State as respects England and Wales transferred (1.4.1992) to the Lord Chancellor by S.I. 1992/709, art. 4(6)(a)(b) (with art. 5(2))Marginal CitationsM31980 c.43M41971 c. 32. 6 Appeals under Article 37, second paragraph and Article 41.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The single further appeal on a point of law referred to [F36in the 1968 Convention and the Lugano Convention] in Article 37, second paragraph and Article 41 in relation to the recognition or enforcement of a judgment other than a maintenance order lies—
(a)in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, to the Court of Appeal or to the House of Lords in accordance with Part II of the M5Administration of Justice Act 1969 (appeals direct from the High Court to the House of Lords);
(3)The single further appeal on a point of law referred to [F37in each of those Conventions] in Article 37, second paragraph and Article 41 in relation to the recognition or enforcement of a maintenance order lies—
(a)in England and Wales, to the High Court by way of case stated in accordance with section 111 of the M6Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980;
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F36Words in s. 6(1) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para 3(a) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art.2F37Words in s. 6(3) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 3(b) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art.2Modifications etc. (not altering text)C4S. 6(1)(2) applied (with modifications) (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/604, art. 2(1).C5S. 6(3) applied (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/604, art. 3(1).Marginal CitationsM51969 c. 58. M61980 c. 43. 7 Interest on registered judgments.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Subject to subsection (4), where in connection with an application for registration of a judgment under section 4 or 5 the applicant shows—
(4)Interest on arrears of sums payable under a maintenance order registered under section 5 in a magistrates’ court in England and Wales or Northern Ireland shall not be recoverable in that court, but without prejudice to the operation in relation to any such order of section 2A of the M7Maintenance Orders Act 1958 or section 11A of the M8Maintenance and Affiliation Orders Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 (which enable interest to be recovered if the order is re-registered for enforcement in the High Court).
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C6S. 7(1)-(3)(5) applied (with modifications) (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/604, art. 2(1).S. 7(1)(2)(4)(5) applied (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/604, art. 3(1).Marginal CitationsM71958 c. 39. M81966 c. 35 (N.I.) 8 Currency of payment under registered maintenance orders.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Sums payable in the United Kingdom under a maintenance order by virtue of its registration under section 5, including any arrears so payable, shall be paid in the currency of the United Kingdom.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C7S. 8 applied (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/604, art. 3(1). Other supplementary provisionsE+W+S+N.I.9 Provisions supplementary to Title VII of 1968 Convention.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The provisions of Title VII of the 1968 Convention [F38and, apart from Article 54B, of Title VII of the Lugano Convention] (relationship between [F39the Convention in question] and other conventions to which Contracting States are or may become parties) shall have effect in relation to—
(a)any statutory provision, whenever passed or made, implementing any such other convention in the United Kingdom; and
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F38Words in s. 9(1) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 4(a) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F39Words in s. 9(1) substituted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 4(b) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F40S. 9(1A) omitted (25.1.2002) by virtue of S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 210 Allocation within U.K. of jurisdiction with respect to trusts and consumer contracts.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The provisions of this section have effect for the purpose of allocating within the United Kingdom jurisdiction in certain proceedings in respect of which the 1968 Convention [F41or the Lugano Convention] confers jurisdiction on the courts of the United Kingdom generally and to which section 16 does not apply.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F41Words in s. 10(1) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45: 3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para 5 (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 211 Proof and admissibility of certain judgments and related documents.E+W+S+N.I.(1)For the purposes of the 1968 Convention [F42and the Lugano Convention]—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F42Words in s. 11(1) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para 6 (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art.2Modifications etc. (not altering text)C8S. 11 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/604, art. 4.12 Provision for issue of copies of, and certificates in connection with, U.K. judgments.E+W+S+N.I.Rules of court may make provision for enabling any interested party wishing to secure under the 1968 Convention [F43or the Lugano Convention] the recognition or enforcement in another Contracting State of a judgment given by a court in the United Kingdom to obtain, subject to any conditions specified in the rules—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F43Words in s. 12 inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45: 3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para 7 (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2Modifications etc. (not altering text)C9S. 12 applied (with modifications) (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/604, art. 5.13 Modifications to cover authentic instruments and court settlements.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council provide that—
(a)any provision of this Act relating to the recognition or enforcement in the United Kingdom or elsewhere of judgments to which the 1968 Convention [F44or the Lugano Convention] applies; and
shall apply, with such modifications as may be specified in the Order, in relation to documents and settlements within Title IV of the 1968 Convention [F45or, as the case may be, Title IV of the Lugano Convention] (authentic instruments and court settlements enforceable in the same manner as judgments) as if they were judgments to which [F46the Convention in question] applies.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F44Words in s. 13(1)(a) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 8(a) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art.2F45Words in s. 13(1) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 8(b) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art.2F46Words in s. 13(1) substituted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 8(c) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art.214 Modifications consequential on revision of the Conventions.E+W+S+N.I.(1)If at any time it appears to Her Majesty in Council that Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom have agreed to a revision of [F47the Lugano Convention or any of the Brussels Conventions], including in particular any revision connected with the accession to [F48the Lugano Convention or] the 1968 Convention of one or more further states, Her Majesty may by Order in Council make such modifications of this Act or any other statutory provision, whenever passed or made, as Her Majesty considers appropriate in consequence of the revision.
(3)In this section “revision” means an omission from, addition to or alteration of any of the Conventions and includes replacement of [F47the Lugano Convention or any of the Brussels Conventions] to any extent by another convention, protocol or other description of international agreement.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F47Words in s. 14(1)(3) substituted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 9(a) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art.2F48Words in s. 14(1) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 9(b) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 215 Interpretation of Part I and consequential amendments.E+W+S+N.I.(1)In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires—
“judgment” has the meaning given by Article 25;
“maintenance order” means a maintenance judgment within the meaning of the 1968 Convention [F49or, as the case may be, the Lugano Convention];
(3)Anything authorised or required by the 1968 Convention [F50the Lugano Convention] or this Part to be done by, to or before a particular magistrates’ court may be done by, to or before any magistrates’ court acting for the same petty sessions area (or, in Northern Ireland, petty sessions district) as that court.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Editorial InformationX1The text of ss. 15(4), 16(5), 23(2), 35(2)(3), 36(6), 37(2), 38, 40(3), 54, Schs. 10–12 and 14 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Amendments (Textual)F49Words in s. 15(1) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 10(a) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art.2F50Words in s. 15(3) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 10(b) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art.2Modifications etc. (not altering text)C10S. 15(2)(3) applied (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/604, art. 6.Part IIE+W+S+N.I. Jurisdiction, and Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments, within United Kingdom16 Allocation within U.K. of jurisdiction in certain civil proceedings.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The provisions set out in Schedule 4 (which contains a modified version of [F51Chapter II of the Regulation]) shall have effect for determining, for each part of the United Kingdom, whether the courts of law of that part, or any particular court of law in that part, have or has jurisdiction in proceedings where—
[F52(a)the subject-matter of the proceedings is within the scope of the Regulation as determined by Article 1 of the Regulation (whether or not the Regulation has effect in relation to the proceedings); and]
(b)the defendant or defender is domiciled in the United Kingdom or the proceedings are of a kind mentioned in [F53Article 22 of the Regulation] (exclusive jurisdiction regardless of domicile).
(a)regard shall be had to any relevant principles laid down by the European Court in connection with Title II of the 1968 Convention [F55or Chapter II of the Regulation] and to any relevant decision of that court as to the meaning or effect of any provision of that Title [F56or that Chapter]; and
(4)The provisions of this section and Schedule 4 shall have effect subject to [F57the Regulation,] the 1968 Convention [F58and the Lugano Convention] and to the provisions of section 17.
X2(5)In section 15(1)(a) of the M9Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (domestic proceedings in which initial process may be served in another part of the United Kingdom), after sub-paragraph (v) there shall be added—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Editorial InformationX2The text of ss. 15(4), 16(5), 23(2), 35(2)(3), 36(6), 37(2), 38, 40(3), 54, Schs. 10–12 and 14 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Amendments (Textual)F51Words in s. 16(1) substituted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 3(a)(i) (with transitional provisions in art. 6)F52S. 16(1)(a) substituted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 3(a)(ii) (with transitional provisions in art. 6)F53Words in s. 16(1)(b) substituted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 3(a)(iii) (with transitional provisions in art. 6)F54S. 16(2) omitted (1.3.2002) by virtue of S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 3(b) (with transitional provisions in art. 6)F55Words in s. 16(3)(a) substituted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 3(c)(i) (with transitional provisions in art. 6)F56Words in s. 16(3)(a) inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 3(c)(ii) (with transitional provisions in art. 6)F57Words in s. 16(4) inserted (25.1.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 3(d) (with transitional provisions in art. 6)F58Words in s. 16(4) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 11(c) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2Marginal CitationsM91950 c. 37. 17 Exclusion of certain proceedings from Schedule 4.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Schedule 4 shall not apply to proceedings of any description listed in Schedule 5 or to proceedings in Scotland under any enactment which confers jurisdiction on a Scottish court in respect of a specific subject-matter on specific grounds.
18 Enforcement of U.K. judgments in other parts of U.K.E+W+S+N.I.(1)In relation to any judgment to which this section applies—
[F59(ba)a judgment given in the exercise of jurisdiction in relation to insolvency law, within the meaning of section [F60426 of the Insolvency Act 1986];]
F61(i)(ii). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)a decree issued under section 13 of the M10Court of Exchequer (Scotland) Act 1856 (recovery of certain rent-charges and penalties by process of the Court of Session);
(b)an order which is enforceable in the same manner as a judgment of the High Court in England and Wales by virtue of section 16 of the M11Contempt of Court Act 1981 or section 140 of the M12Supreme Court Act 1981 (which relate to fines for contempt of court and forfeiture of recognisances).
[F62(4A)This section does not apply as respects—
(b)the enforcement in England and Wales of orders made by the Court of Session under or for the purposes of [F63the Proceeds of Crime (Scotland) Act 1995]]
(a)is an order to which section 16 of the M13Maintenance Orders Act 1950 applies (and is therefore an order for whose enforcement in another part of the United Kingdom provision is made by Part II of that Act);
[F64(b)any order which is a Part I order for the purposes of The Family Law Act 1986.]
(7)This section does not apply to a judgment of a court outside the United Kingdom which falls to be treated for the purposes of its enforcement as a judgment of a court of law in the United Kingdom by virtue of registration under Part II of the M14Administration of Justice Act 1920, Part I of the M15Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933, Part I of the M16Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 or section 4 or 5 of this Act.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F59S. 18(3)(ba) added by Insolvency Act 1985 (c. 65, SIF 66), s. 235, Sch. 8 para. 36F60Words substituted by Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45, SIF 66), s. 439(2), Sch. 14F61S. 18(c)(i)(ii) repealed by Insolvency Act 1985 (c. 65, SIF 66), s. 235, Sch. 10 Pt. IVF62S. 18(4A) substituted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 37, ss. 65, 69(2), Sch. 1 para. 6F63Words in s. 18(4A) substituted (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 40, ss. 5, 7(2), Sch. 4 para. 42F64S. 18(6)(b) beginning “any order" substituted (14.10.1991) for s. 18(6)(b) beginning “any provision" by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 76), ss. 116, 123(4), Sch. 16 para. 41; S.I. 1991/1883, art. 3 Sch.Modifications etc. (not altering text)C11S. 18: power to exclude conferred (1.12.1993) (by adding 1991 c. 24, Sch. 4 para. 19(4)), by 1993 c. 36, s. 46 (with s. 78(6)); S.I. 1993/2734, art. 2, Sch.S. 18: power to restrict conferred (E.W.)(3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 37, S. 38(4)S. 18: power to exclude conferred (S.) (1.4.1996) by 1995 c. 43, s. 39(4)S. 18: power to exclude conferred (N.I.)(25.8.1996) by 1996/1299(NI9), art. 3(3)C12S. 18(7) extended (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/604, art. 7.S. 18 excluded (EW)(1.9.1995) by 1995/1967, art. 2(2)S. 18 excluded (EW)(1.9.1995) by 1995/1968, art. 2(2)S. 18 excluded (S.) (1.5.1998) by 1998/752, art. 3(3)S. 18(7) extended (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3928, art. 3Marginal CitationsM101856 c. 56. M111981 c. 49. M121981 c. 54. M131950 c. 37. M141920 c. 81. M151933 c. 13. M161972 c. 18. 19 Recognition of U.K. judgments in other parts of U.K.E+W+S+N.I.(1)A judgment to which this section applies given in one part of the United Kingdom shall not be refused recognition in another part of the United Kingdom solely on the ground that, in relation to that judgment, the court which gave it was not a court of competent jurisdiction according to the rules of private international law in force in that other part.
Part IIIE+W+S+N.I. Jurisdiction in Scotland20 Rules as to jurisdiction in Scotland.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Subject to [F65the Regulation, to] Parts I and II and to the following provisions of this Part, Schedule 8 has effect to determine in what circumstances a person may be sued in civil proceedings in the Court of Session or in a sheriff court.
(3)Section 6 of the M17Sheriff Courts (Scotland) Act 1907 shall cease to have effect to the extent that it determines jurisdiction in relation to any matter to which Schedule 8 applies.
(5)In determining any question as to the meaning or effect of any provision contained in Schedule 8 F67 . . .—
(a)regard shall be had to any relevant principles laid down by the European Court in connection with Title II of the 1968 Convention [F68or Chapter II of the Regulation] and to any relevant decision of that court as to the meaning or effect of any provision of that Title [F69or that Chapter]; and
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F65Words in s. 20(1) inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 6(a) (with transitional provisions in art. 6)F66S. 20(4) omitted (1.3.2002) by virtue of S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 6(b) (with transitional provisions in art. 6)F67Words in s. 20(5) omitted (1.3.2002) by virtue of S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 6(c)(i) (with transitional provisions in art. 6)F68Words in s. 20(5)(a) inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 6(c)(ii) (with transitional provisions in art. 6)F69Words in s. 20(5)(a) inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 6(c)(iii) (with transitional provisions in art. 6)Marginal CitationsM171907 c. 51. 21 Continuance of certain existing jurisdictions.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Schedule 8 does not affect—
(a)add to the list in Schedule 9 any description of proceedings; and
(a)make different provision for different descriptions of proceedings or for the same description of proceedings in different courts; and
22 Supplementary provisions.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Nothing in Schedule 8 shall prevent a court from declining jurisdiction on the ground offorum non conveniens.
23 Savings and consequential amendments.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Nothing in Schedule 8 shall affect—
(b)the power of a sheriff court under section 22 of the M18Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (discharge and variation of maintenance orders registered in sheriff courts) to vary or discharge a maintenance order registered in that court under Part II of that Act; or
(c)the power of a sheriff court under section 9 of the M19Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 (variation and revocation of maintenance orders registered in United Kingdom courts) to vary or revoke a registered order within the meaning of Part I of that Act.
X3(2)The enactments specified in Part II of Schedule 12 shall have effect with the amendments specified there, being amendments consequential on Schedule 8.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Editorial InformationX3The text of ss. 15(4), 16(5), 23(2), 35(2)(3), 36(6), 37(2), 38, 40(3), 54, Schs. 10–12 and 14 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Marginal CitationsM181950 c. 37. M191972 c. 18. Part IVE+W+S+N.I. Miscellaneous Provisions Provisions relating to jurisdictionE+W+S+N.I.24 Interim relief and protective measures in cases of doubtful jurisdiction.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Any power of a court in England and Wales or Northern Ireland to grant interim relief pending trial or pending the determination of an appeal shall extend to a case where—
[F70; or
(c)the proceedings involve a reference of any matter relating to the Regulation to the European Court under Article 68 of the Treaty establishing the European Community]
[F71; or
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F70S. 24(1)(c) and the preceding word “or” inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 9(a)F71S. 24(2)(c) and the preceding word “or” inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 9(b)25 Interim relief in England and Wales and Northern Ireland in the absence of substantive proceedings.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The High Court in England and Wales or Northern Ireland shall have power to grant interim relief where—
(a)proceedings have been or are to be commenced in a [F72Brussels or Lugano Contracting State][F73or a Regulation State] other than the United Kingdom or in a part of the United Kingdom other than that in which the High Court in question exercises jurisdiction; and
[F74(b)they are or will be proceedings whose subject-matter is within the scope of the Regulation as determined by Article 1 of the Regulation (whether or not the Regulation has effect in relation to the proceedings).]
(a)proceedings commenced or to be commenced otherwise than in a [F72Brussels or Lugano Contracting State][F73or Regulation State];
[F75(b)proceedings whose subject-matter is not within the scope of the Regulation as determined by Article 1 of the Regulation;]
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F72Words in s. 25(1)(a)(3)(a) substituted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 12(a) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F73Words in s. 25(1)(a)(3)(a) inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 10(a)(i)(b)(i)F74S. 25(1)(b) substituted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 10(a)(ii)F75S. 25(3)(b) substituted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 10(b)(ii)F76S. 25(3)(c) repealed (31.1.1997) by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(2), Sch. 4; S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3, Sch. 2F77S. 25(5) repealed (31.1.1997) by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(2), Sch. 4, S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3, Sch. 226 Security in Admiralty proceedings in England and Wales or Northern Ireland in case of stay, etc.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Where in England and Wales or Northern Ireland a court stays or dismisses Admiralty proceedings on the ground that the dispute in question should be submitted F78 . . . to the determination of the courts of another part of the United Kingdom or of an overseas country, the court may, if in those proceedings property has been arrested or bail or other security has been given to prevent or obtain release from arrest—
(i)is given in respect of the dispute in the F79 . . . legal proceedings in favour of which those proceedings are stayed or dismissed; and
(2)Where a court makes an order under subsection (1), it may attach such conditions to the order as it thinks fit, in particular conditions with respect to the institution or prosecution of the relevant F80 . . . legal proceedings.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F78Words in s. 26(1) repealed (31.1.1997) by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(2), Sch. 4; S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3, Sch. 2F79Words in s. 26(1)(a)(i) repealed (31.1.1997) by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(2), Sch. 4; S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3, Sch. 2F80Words in s. 26(2) repealed (31.1.1997) by 1996 c. 23, s. 107(2), Sch. 4; S.I. 1996/3146, art. 3, Sch. 227 Provisional and protective measures in Scotland in the absence of substantive proceedings.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The Court of Session may, in any case to which this subsection applies—
(a)proceedings have been commenced but not concluded, or, in relation to paragraph (c) of that subsection, are to be commenced, in another [F81Brussels or Lugano Contracting State][F82, in another Regulation State] or in England and Wales or Northern Ireland;
[F83(b)the subject-matter of the proceedings is within the scope of the Regulation as determined by Article 1 of the Regulation; and]
(c)in relation to paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1), such a warrant could competently have been granted in equivalent proceedings before a Scottish court;
(a)proceedings commenced otherwise than in a [F81Brussels or Lugano Contracting State][F84or Regulation State];
[F85(b)proceedings whose subject-matter is not within the scope of the Regulation as determined by Article 1 of the Regulation;]
(d)in relation to subsection (1)(c) or section 28, proceedings which are to be commenced otherwise than in a [F81Brussels or Lugano Contracting State][F84or Regulation State].
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F81Words in s. 27(2)(a)(3)(a)(d) substituted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 12(b) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F82Words in s. 27(2)(a) inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 11(a)F83S. 27(2)(b) substituted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 11(b)F84Words in s. 27(3)(a)(d) inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 11(c)(i)(iii)F85S. 27(3)(b) substituted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 11(c)(ii)28 Application of s. 1 of Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1972.E+W+S+N.I.When any proceedings have been brought, or are likely to be brought, in another [F86Brussels or Lugano Contracting State][F87, in a Regulation State] or in England and Wales or Northern Ireland in respect of any matter which is within the scope of the [F88Regulation] as determined in Article 1, the Court of Session shall have the like power to make an order under section 1 of the M20Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1972 [F89as amended by the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985] as if the proceedings in question had been brought, or were likely to be brought, in that court.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F86Words in s. 28 substituted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 12(c) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F87Words in s. 28 inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 12(a)F88Word in s. 28 substituted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 12(b)F89Words inserted (S.) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 39:1), s. 59, Sch. 2 para. 24Marginal CitationsM201972 c. 59. 29 Service of county court process outside Northern Ireland.E+W+S+N.I.The County Court Rules Committee established by Article 46 of the M21County Courts (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 may make county court rules with respect to the service of process outside Northern Ireland and the conditions subject to which process may be so served; and accordingly in Article 48 of that Order (powers of Rules Committee), after paragraph (e) there shall be added—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Marginal CitationsM21S.I. 1980/397 (N.I. 3). 30 Proceedings in England and Wales or Northern Ireland for torts to immovable property.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The jurisdiction of any court in England and Wales or Northern Ireland to entertain proceedings for trespass to, or any other tort affecting, immovable property shall extend to cases in which the property in question is situated outside that part of the United Kingdom unless the proceedings are principally concerned with a question of the title to, or the right to possession of, that property.
(2)Subsection (1) has effect subject to the 1968 Convention [F90and the Lugano Convention][F91and the Regulation] and to the provisions set out in Schedule 4.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F90Words in s. 30(2) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 13 (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F91Words in s. 30(2) inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 13 Provisions relating to recognition and enforcement of judgmentsE+W+S+N.I.31 Overseas judgments given against states, etc.E+W+S+N.I.(1)A judgement given by a court of an overseas country against a state other than the United Kingdom or the state to which that court belongs shall be recognised and enforced in the United Kingdom if, and only if—
(b)that court would have had jurisdiction in the matter if it had applied rules corresponding to those applicable to such matters in the United Kingdom in accordance with sections 2 to 11 of the M22State Immunity Act 1978.
(3)Nothing in subsection (1) shall affect the recognition or enforcement in the United Kingdom of a judgment to which Part I of the M23Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933 applies by virtue of section 4 of the M24Carriage of Goods by Road Act 1965, section 17(4) of the M25Nuclear Installations Act 1965, section [F92166(4) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995], [F93section 6 of the International Transport Conventions Act 1983] or section 5 of the M26Carriage of Passengers by Road Act 1974.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F92Words in s. 31(3) substituted (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21, ss. 314(2), 316(2), Sch. 13 para. 66(a) (with s. 312(1))F93Words substituted by International Transport Conventions Act 1983 (c. 14, SIF 102), s. 11(2)Marginal CitationsM221978 c. 33. M231933 c. 13. M241965 c. 37. M251965 c. 57. M261974 c. 35. 32 Overseas judgments given in proceedings brought in breach of agreement for settlement of disputes.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Subject to the following provisions of this section, a judgment given by a court of an overseas country in any proceedings shall not be recognised or enforced in the United Kingdom if—
(a)a judgment which is required to be recognised or enforced there under the 1968 Convention [F94or the Lugano Convention][F95or the Regulation];
(b)a judgment to which Part I of the M27Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933 applies by virtue of section 4 of the M28Carriage of Goods by Road Act 1965, section 17(4) of the M29Nuclear Installations Act 1965, F96 . . . [F97section 6 of the International Transport Conventions Act 1983], section 5 of the M30Carriage of Passengers by Road Act 1974 or [F98section 177(4) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995].
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F94Words in s. 32(4)(a) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 14 (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F95Words in s. 32(4)(a) inserted (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 14F96Words in s. 32(4)(b) repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21, ss. 314(1)(2), 316(2), Schs. 12, 13, para. 66(b)(i) (with ss. 312(1), Sch. 14 para. 1)F97Words substituted by International Transport Conventions Act 1983 (c. 14, SIF 102), s. 11(2)F98Words in s. 32(4)(b) substituted (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21, ss. 314(2), Sch. 13 para. 66(b)(ii) (with s. 312(1))Marginal CitationsM271933 c. 13. M281965 c. 37. M291965 c. 57. M301974 c. 35. 33 Certain steps not to amount to submission to jurisdiction of overseas court.E+W+S+N.I.(1)For the purposes of determining whether a judgment given by a court of an overseas country should be recognised or enforced in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the person against whom the judgment was given shall not be regarded as having submitted to the jurisdiction of the court by reason only of the fact that he appeared (conditionally or otherwise) in the proceedings for all or any one or more of the following purposes, namely—
(2)Nothing in this section shall affect the recognition or enforcement in England and Wales or Northern Ireland of a judgment which is required to be recognised or enforced there under the 1968 Convention [F99or the Lugano Convention][F100or the Regulation].
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F99Words in s. 33(2) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 15 (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F100Words in s. 33(2) added (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(b), 4, Sch. 2 para. 1534 Certain judgments a bar to further proceedings on the same cause of action.E+W+S+N.I.No proceedings may be brought by a person in England and Wales or Northern Ireland on a cause of action in respect of which a judgment has been given in his favour in proceedings between the same parties, or their privies, in a court in another part of the United Kingdom or in a court of an overseas country, unless that judgment is not enforceable or entitled to recognition in England and Wales or, as the case may be, in Northern Ireland.
35 Minor amendments relating to overseas judgments.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The M31Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933 shall have effect with the amendments specified in Schedule 10, being amendments whose main purpose is to enable Part I of that Act to be applied to judgments of courts other than superior courts, to judgments providing for interim payments and to certain arbitration awards.
X4(2)For section 10 of the M32Administration of Justice Act 1920 (issue of certificates of judgments obtained in the United Kingdom) there shall be substituted—
X4(3)In section 14 of the M33Administration of Justice Act 1920 (extent of Part II of that Act), after subsection (2) there shall be inserted—
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Editorial InformationX4The text of ss. 15(4), 16(5), 23(2), 35(2)(3), 36(6), 37(2), 38, 40(3), 54, Schs. 10–12 and 14 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Marginal CitationsM311933 c. 13. M321920 c. 81. M331920 c. 81. 36 Registration of maintenance orders in Northern Ireland.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Where—
(a)a High Court order or a Court of Session order has been registered in the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland (“the Northern Ireland High Court”) under Part II of the M34Maintenance Orders Act 1950; or
(3)Section 2 (except subsection (6A)) and section 2A of the M35Maintenance Orders Act 1958 shall have effect for the purposes of an application under subsection (1), and subsections (2), (3), (4) and (4A) of section 5 of that Act shall have effect for the purposes of the cancellation of a registration made on such an application, as if—
[F101(d)for section 2(6), there were substituted the following subsections—
(4)Where an order is registered in Northern Ireland under this section, Part II of the M36Maintenance and Affiliation Orders Act (Northern Ireland) 1966, except sections 11, 11A and 14(2) and (3), shall apply as if the order had been registered in accordance with the provisions of that Part [F102, as if—
(5)A court of summary jurisdiction in Northern Ireland shall have jurisdiction to hear [F103an application] by or against a person residing outside Northern Ireland for the discharge or variation of an order registered in Northern Ireland under this section; and where such [F103an application] is made against a person residing outside Northern Ireland, then, if he resides in England and Wales or Scotland, section 15 of the M37Maintenance Orders Act 1950 (which relates to the service of process on persons residing in those countries) shall have effect in relation to [F103the application] as it has effect in relation to the proceedings therein mentioned.
[F104(5A)Article 165 of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (provision which may be made by magistrates’ courts rules, etc.) shall apply for the purpose of giving effect to subsection (5) above as it applies for the purpose of giving effect to that Order, except that in the application of that Article by virtue of this subsection “relevant proceedings” means any application made, or proceedings brought, by virtue of that subsection and any part of such proceedings.]
X5(6)The enactments specified in Part III of Schedule 12 shall have effect with the amendments specified there, being amendments consequential on this section.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Editorial InformationX5The text of ss. 15(4), 16(5), 23(2), 35(2)(3), 36(6), 37(2), 38, 40(3), 54, Schs. 10–12 and 14 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Amendments (Textual)F101S. 36(3)(d) inserted (N.I.) (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1993/1576 (N.I. 6), art. 11, Sch. 1 para. 17(a); S.R. 1996/454, art. 3F102S. 36(4)(a)-(e) and preceding words inserted (N.I.) (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1993/1576 (N.I. 6), art. 11, Sch. 1 para. 17(b); S.R. 1996/454, art. 3F103Words in s. 36(5) substituted (N.I.) (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2), art. 185(1), Sch. 9 para. 117(1); S.R. 1996/297, art. 2(2)F104S. 36(5A) inserted (N.I.) (4.11.1996) by S.I. 1995/755 (N.I. 2), art. 185(1), Sch. 9 para. 117(2); S.R. 1996/297 art. 2(2)Marginal CitationsM341950 c. 37. M351958 c. 39. M361966 c. 35 (N.I.) M371950 c. 37. 37 Minor amendments relating to maintenance orders.E+W+S+N.I.(1)The enactments specified in Schedule 11 shall have effect with the amendments specified there, being amendments whose main purpose is as follows—
Part III—to extend the M38Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1972 to cases where the payer under a maintenance order is not resident within the jurisdiction but has assets there.
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Editorial InformationX6The text of ss. 15(4), 16(5), 23(2), 35(2)(3), 36(6), 37(2), 38, 40(3), 54, Schs. 10–12 and 14 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.Marginal CitationsM391980 c. 11. Jurisdiction, and recognition and enforcement of judgments, as between United Kingdom and certain territoriesE+W+S+N.I.39 Application of provisions corresponding to 1968 Convention in relation to certain territories.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council make provision corresponding to the provision made by the 1968 Convention as between the Contracting States to that Convention, with such modifications as appear to Her Majesty to be appropriate, for regulating, as between the United Kingdom and any of the territories mentioned in subsection (2), the jurisdiction of courts and the recognition and enforcement of judgments.
[F106(c)Gibraltar;
(d)the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia (that is to say the areas mentioned in section 2(1) of the M40Cyprus Act 1960).]
[F106(c)any colony.]
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F108(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
X7(3)In Article 22 of the M41Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (power of Lord Chancellor to make regulations), after paragraph (4) there shall be inserted as paragraph (4A)—
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(a)for the purpose of Article 53 (which for the purposes of the 1968 Convention [F110or, as the case may be, the Lugano Convention] equates the domicile of such a body with its seat); and
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(a)Article 16(2) [F111of the 1968 Convention or of the Lugano Convention] (which confers exclusive jurisdiction over proceedings relating to the formation or dissolution of such bodies, or to the decisions of their organs);
(b)[F112rules 4 and 11(b)] in Schedule 4; and
(c)[F113rules 2(l) and 5(1)(b)] in Schedule 8.
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(a)proceedings within Section 3 of Title II of the 1968 Convention [F114or Section 3 of Title II of the Lugano Convention] (insurance contracts), and
(b)proceedings within Section 4 of [F115Title II of either of those Conventions] (consumer contracts).
(2)A person who, for the purposes of proceedings to which this section applies arising out of the operations of a branch, agency or other establishment in the United Kingdom, is deemed for the purposes of the 1968 Convention [F116or, as the case may be, of the Lugano Convention] to be domiciled in the United Kingdom by virtue of—
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(a)for the purposes of the 1968 Convention [F118and the Lugano Convention][F119(in each of which] Article 53 equates the domicile of a legal person with its seat); and
[F120(aa)the Crown in right of the Scottish Administration has its seat in, and in every place in, Scotland,]
(4)Her Majesty may by Order in Council provide that, in the case of proceedings of any specified description against the Crown in right of Her Majesty’s government in the United Kingdom, the Crown shall be treated for the purposes of the 1968 Convention [F121the Lugano Convention] and this Act as having its seat in, and in every place in, a specified part of the United Kingdom and not in any other part of the United Kingdom.
(7)Nothing in this section applies to the Crown otherwise than in right of Her Majesty’s government in the United Kingdom [F122, the Scottish Administration] or Her Majesty’s government in Northern Ireland.
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F118Words in s. 46(2)(a) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 21(1) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2F119Words in s. 46(2)(a) substituted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 21(1) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2.F120S. 46(3)(aa) inserted (6.5.1999) by 1998 c. 46, s. 125, Sch. 8 para. 18(2)(with s. 126(3)); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 2(2), Sch. 3F121Words in s. 46(4) inserted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 21(2) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2.F122Words in s. 46(7) inserted (6.5.1999) by 1998 c. 46, s. 125, Sch. 8 para. 18(2) (with s. 126(3)); S.I. 1998/3179, art. 2(2), Sch. 3 Other supplementary provisionsE+W+S+N.I.47 Modifications occasioned by decisions of European Court as to meaning or effect of Conventions.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Her Majesty may by Order in Council—
(a)make such provision as Her Majesty considers appropriate for the purpose of bringing the law of any part of the United Kingdom into accord with the [F123Brussels Conventions] as affected by any principle laid down by the European Court in connection with the [F123Brussels Conventions] or by any decision of that court as to the meaning or effect of any provision of the [F123Brussels Conventions]; or
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F123Words in s. 47(1)(a) substituted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 22 (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art.2.48 Matters for which rules of court may provide.E+W+S+N.I.(1)Rules of court may make provision for regulating the procedure to be followed in any court in connection with any provision of this Act [F124the Lugano Convention or the Brussels Conventions][F125or the Regulation].
(2)Rules of court may make provision as to the manner in which and the conditions subject to which a certificate or judgment registered in any court under any provision of this Act [F126or the Regulation] may be enforced, including provision for enabling the court or, in Northern Ireland the Enforcement of Judgments Office, subject to any conditions specified in the rules, to give directions about such matters.
(3)Without prejudice to the generality of subsections (1) and (2), the power to make rules of court for magistrates’ courts, and in Northern Ireland the power to make Judgment Enforcement Rules, shall include power to make such provision as the rule-making authority considers necessary or expedient for the purposes of the provisions of [F127the Lugano Convention, the Brussels Conventions][F128, the Regulation] and this Act relating to maintenance proceedings and the recognition and enforcement of maintenance orders, and shall in particular include power to make provision as to any of the following matters—
(a)authorising the service in another Contracting State [F129or Regulation State] of process issued by or for the purposes of a magistrates’ court and the service and execution in England and Wales or Northern Ireland of process issued in another Contracting State [F129or Regulation State];
(b)requesting courts in other parts of the United Kingdom or in other Contracting States [F129or Regulation States] to take evidence there for the purposes of proceedings in England and Wales or Northern Ireland;
(e)the admission in evidence, subject to such conditions as may be prescribed in the rules, of statements contained in documents purporting to be made or authenticated by a court in another part of the United Kingdom or in another Contracting State [F129or Regulation State], or by a judge or official of such a court, which purport—
(g)the cases and manner in which courts in other parts of the United Kingdom or in other Contracting States [F129or Regulation States] are to be informed of orders made, or other things done, by or for the purposes of a magistrates’ court;
Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Amendments (Textual)F124Words in s. 48(1) substituted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 23(a) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2.F125Words in s. 48(1) added (25.1.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(a), 4, Sch. 2 para. 17(a)F126Words in s. 48(2) inserted (25.1.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(a), 4, Sch. 2 para. 17(b)F127Words in s. 48(3) substituted (1.5.1992) by Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1991 (c. 12, SIF 45:3), s. 3, Sch. 2 para. 23(b) (with s. 4); S.I. 1992/745, art. 2.F128Words in s. 48(3) inserted (25.1.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(a), 4, Sch. 2 para. 17(c)(i)F129Words in s. 48(3) inserted (25.1.2002) by S.I. 2001/3929, arts. 1(a), 4, Sch. 2 para. 17(c)(i)-(v)Modifications etc. (not altering text)C15S. 48 applied (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/604, art. 8.S. 48 applied (with modifications) (1.3.2002) by S.I. 2001/3928, art. 449 Saving for powers to stay, sist, strike out or dismiss proceedings.E+W+S+N.I.Nothing in this Act shall prevent any court in the United Kingdom from staying, sisting, striking out or dismissing any proceedings before it, on the ground of forum non conveniens or otherwise, where to do so is not inconsistent with the 1968 Convention [F130or, as the case may be, the Lugano Convention].
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[F131“the Accession Convention”, “the 1982 Accession Convention” and “the 1989 Accession Convention” have the meaning given by section 1(1);]
[F132“Brussels Contracting State” has the meaning given by section 1(3);]
[F132“the Brussels Conventions” has the meaning given by section 1(1);]
F133 . . .
(b)in England and Wales or Northern Ireland, the Court of Appeal, the High Court, the Crown Court, a county court and a magistrates’ court,
(c)in Scotland, the Court of Session and a sheriff court;
[F132“Lugano Contracting State” has the meaning given by section 1(3);]
[F132“the Lugano Convention” has the meaning given by section 1(1);]
[F134“the Regulation” has the meaning given by section 1(1);]
[F135“Regulation State” has the meaning given by section 1(3);]
(a)in Scotland, Acts of Sederunt;
(b)in Northern Ireland, Judgment Enforcement Rules;
(a)subordinate legislation (as defined in section 21(1) of the M42Interpretation Act 1978); or
(b)any instrument of a legislative character made under any Northern Ireland legislation;
(a)means a tribunal of any description other than a court of law;
(b)in relation to an overseas country, includes, as regards matters relating to maintenance within the meaning of the 1968 Convention, any authority having power to give, enforce, vary or revoke a maintenance order.
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52 Extent.E+W+S+N.I.(1)This Act extends to Northern Ireland.
[F136(c)any colony.]
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Annotations:Annotations are used to give authority for changes and other effects on the legislation you are viewing and to convey editorial information. They appear at the foot of the relevant provision or under the associated heading. Annotations are categorised by annotation type, such as F-notes for textual amendments and I-notes for commencement information (a full list can be found in the Editorial Practice Guide). Each annotation is identified by a sequential reference number. For F-notes, M-notes and X-notes, the number also appears in bold superscript at the relevant location in the text. All annotations contain links to the affecting legislation.Editorial InformationX8The text of ss. 15(4), 16(5), 23(2), 35(2)(3), 36(6), 37(2), 38, 40(3), 54, Schs. 10–12 and 14 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.55 Short title.E+W+S+N.I.This Act may be cited as the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982.
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