The Non-Contentious Probate Rules 1987

Evidence of foreign law

19.  Where evidence as to the law of any country or territory outside England and Wales is required on any application for a grant, the registrar may accept—

(a)an affidavit from any person whom, having regard to the particulars of his knowledge or experience given in the affidavit, he regards as suitably qualified to give expert evidence of the law in question; or

(b)a certificate by, or an act before, a notary practising in the country or territory concerned.