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Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982

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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Article 1

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Version Superseded: 31/12/2020

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Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, Cross Heading: Article 1 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 28 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

[F1Article 1U.K.

This Convention shall apply in civil and commercial matters whatever the nature of the court or tribunal. It shall not extend, in particular, to revenue, customs or administrative matters.

The Convention shall not apply to—

1U.K.The status or legal capacity of natural persons, rights in property arising out of a matrimonial relationship, wills and succession.

2U.K.Bankruptcy, proceedings relating to the winding-up of insolvent companies or other legal persons, judicial arrangements, compositions and analogous proceedings.

3U.K.Social security.

4U.K.Arbitration.]

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