Bar Council reacts to UK ratification of Hague Convention 2019

Commenting on the UK government's ratification of the Hague Convention 2019, Chair of the Bar Council Sam Townend KC, said:

"The Bar Council has welcomed the UK government's ratification of the Hague Convention 2019 that enables a unified framework for recognising and enforcing judgments between the UK and all EU member states except Denmark.

"The ratification is good news for the UK, the EU and other international signatories because it will enhance international confidence that judgments obtained in relation to commercial and other disputes will be adhered to on a reciprocal basis."

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