HCCH on 2022-03-16 published the legal development “Information Note - Children deprived of their family environment due to the armed conflict in Ukraine”.
HCCH on 2022-03-09 announced the development entitled “HCCH a|Bridged – Edition 2021: Publication now available”. The announcement concerns a development in the context of International / HCCH.
HCCH on 2022-03-07 announced the development entitled “Council on General Affairs and Policy – Conclusions & Decisions now available!”. The announcement concerns a development in the context of International / HCCH.
On 2 March 2022, the Council on General Affairs and Policy (CGAP) of the HCCH welcomed El Salvador as the newest Member of the Organisation. It also witnessed Ecuador and the United States of America sign and/or ratify a number of HCCH Conventions and instruments.
HCCH on 2022-02-22 announced the development entitled “Launch of consultations on the Draft Practical Handbook on the 2000 Protection of Adults Convention”. The announcement concerns a development in the context of International / HCCH.
HCCH on 2022-02-14 announced the development entitled “Second meeting of the Working Group on Jurisdiction”. The announcement concerns a development in the context of International / HCCH.
The HCCH reported on videoconference meetings of the International Hague Network of Judges. Participants provided updates on key developments in their respective jurisdictions.
HCCH Permanent Bureau on 2021-12-14 announced the development entitled “Now available in 23 EU languages: Guide to Good Practice on the Use of Video-Link under the Evidence Convention”. The announcement concerns a development in the context of International / HCCH.
The HCCH Permanent Bureau hosted an online event addressing contemporary issues in the application of the 2005 Choice of Court Convention. The programme also focused on the Convention’s role in promoting party autonomy.
Tenth meeting of the Experts’ Group on Parentage / Surrogacy on 2021-11-22 published the legal development “Tenth meeting of the Experts’ Group on Parentage / Surrogacy”.
Russia signs the Judgments Convention on 2021-11-17 announced the development entitled “Russia signs the Judgments Convention”. The announcement concerns a development in the context of Russian Federation / HCCH.
On 8 November 2021, the HCCH Working Group on Preventing and Addressing Illicit Practices in Intercountry Adoption met by videoconference. The meeting was attended by 43 participants representing 22 States, four Observers and members of the HCCH Permanent Bureau.
The Permanent Bureau is pleased to announce that registration is now open for HCCH a|Bridged – Edition 2021: Innovation in Transnational Litigation.
HCCH — News on 2021-11-01 announced the development entitled “Child Support Convention enters into force for New Zealand”. The announcement concerns a development in the context of New Zealand.
HCCH — News on 2021-10-15 announced the development entitled “First Meeting of the Working Group on Matters Related to Jurisdiction in Transnational Civil or Commercial Litigation”. The announcement concerns a development in the context of International / HCCH.
Indonesia accedes to the Apostille Convention on its 60th Anniversary on 2021-10-05 published the international instrument “Indonesia accedes to the Apostille Convention on its 60th Anniversary”.
HCCH — News on 2021-10-04 announced the development entitled “12th International Forum on the electronic Apostille Programme”. The announcement concerns a development in the context of International / HCCH.
The HCCH Working Group on Preventing and Addressing Illicit Practices in Intercountry Adoption met by videoconference from 28 to 30 September 2021. The meeting was attended by 57 participants representing 25 States, four Observers and members of the Permanent Bureau of the HCCH.