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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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This Order provides for the implementation in the United Kingdom of the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions Relating to Maintenance Obligations concluded at The Hague on 2nd October 1973. It replaces and revokes an earlier order (the Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1979 to similar effect. The differences between this Order and the 1979 Order reflect changes made in the domestic law in England and Wales, and Northern Ireland on maintenance since then, including the Children Act 1989 (c. 41), the Maintenance Enforcement Act 1991 (c. 17) and the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1992 (c. 56).

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(a)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(b)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(c)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(d)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(e)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(f)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(g)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(h)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(i)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(j)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(k)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(l)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(m)

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para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(2)(n)

Sch. 7

para. 26

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 3(2)

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(3)(a)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 3(5)

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(3)(b)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 3(6)

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(3)(c)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 4

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(3)(d)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 5

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(3)(e)(i)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 5

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(3)(e)(ii)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 9(2)

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(3)(f)(i)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 9(4)

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(3)(f)(ii)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 9(4)

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(3)(f)(iii)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 17

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

Sch. 7

para. 25(3)(g)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 21(2)(ea)

The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(3)(h)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(4)(a)(i)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(4)(a)(ii)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(4)(a)(iii)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(4)(b)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(4)(c)(i)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(4)(c)(ii)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(4)(d)(i)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(4)(d)(ii)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(4)(d)(iii)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(4)(e)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Maintenance) Regulations 2011

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para. 25(4)(f)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(2)(a)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(2)(b)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 3(2)

The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(4)(a)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 3(6)

The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(4)(b)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 4

The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(5)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 5

The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(6)(a)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 5

The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(6)(b)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 9(2)

The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(7)(a)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 9(4)

The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(7)(b)(i)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 9(4)

The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(7)(b)(ii)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 17

The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(8)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para. 21(2)

The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(9)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(11)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(12)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(13)(a)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(13)(b)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(14)(a)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(14)(b)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(14)(c)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(15)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

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para. 31(16)

reg. 8

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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s. 8(3A)

The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2005

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para. 160(a)(i)

art. 1

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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s. 8(4A)

s. 8(5)(a)

(b)

The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2005

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para. 160(a)(ii)

art. 1

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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s. 9(1ZA)(a)

(b)

The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2005

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para. 160(b)

(a)

art. 1

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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s. 9(1ZA)(c)

The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2005

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para. 160(b)

(b)

art. 1

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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s. 17(4)

The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2005

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para. 160(c)

art. 1

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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s. 18(1)

The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2005

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para. 160(d)(i)

art. 1

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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s. 18(1A)

The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2005

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para. 160(d)(ii)

art. 1

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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s. 21(1)

The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2005

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para. 160(e)(i)

art. 1

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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s. 21(1)

The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2005

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para. 160(e)(ii)

art. 1

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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s. 21(1)

The Courts Act 2003 (Consequential Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2005

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para. 160(e)(iii)

art. 1

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) (Variation) Order 1999

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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para.S

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) (Variation) Order 1999

art.3(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

Sch.2

para.6

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) (Variation) Order 1999

art.3(2)

(a)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

Sch.2

para.9

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) (Variation) Order 1999

art.3(2)(b)

(c)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

Sch.2. para.9 rev.in pt. and

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) (Variation) Order 1999

art.3(3)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) (Variation) Order 1999

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) (Variation) Order 1999

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

Sch.3 rev.inpt and

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) (Variation) Order 1999

art.7

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

Sch. 2

para. 3(2)

The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Family Court: Consequential Provision) (No.2) Order 2014

art. 30(a)

art. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

Sch. 2

para. 3(5)

The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Family Court: Consequential Provision) (No.2) Order 2014

art. 30(b)

art. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

Sch. 2

para. 5

The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Family Court: Consequential Provision) (No.2) Order 2014

art. 31

art. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

Sch. 2

para. 8(4)

The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Family Court: Consequential Provision) (No.2) Order 2014

art. 32

art. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

Sch. 2

para. 9(2A)

The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Family Court: Consequential Provision) (No.2) Order 2014

art. 32

art. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

Sch. 2

para. 18(1A)

The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Family Court: Consequential Provision) (No.2) Order 2014

art. 33

art. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

Sch. 2

para. 21(2)(b)

The Crime and Courts Act 2013 (Family Court: Consequential Provision) (No.2) Order 2014

art. 34

art. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The International Recovery of Maintenance (Hague Convention 2007 etc.) Regulations 2012

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para. 8(2)

Sch. 4

para. 8(4)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The International Recovery of Maintenance (Hague Convention 2007 etc.) Regulations 2012

Sch. 4

para. 8(3)

reg. 1(1)

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) (Variation) Order 2001

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Variation) Order 2001

art 2 Schedule

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) (Variation) Order 1994

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) (Variation) Order 2002

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The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

1This Order may be cited as the Reciprocal Enforcement of...

2In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires– “Act” means...

3(1) The provisions of Part I of the Act shall...

4The Orders specified in Schedule 4 to this Order are...

SCHEDULE 1HAGUE CONVENTION COUNTRIES

SCHEDULE 2MODIFICATIONS TO PART I OF THE ACT

1Section 1 shall not apply.

2(1) Section 2 shall be amended as follows.

3(1) Section 3 shall be amended as follows.

4(1) Section 4 shall be amended as follows.

5For section 5 there shall be substituted– (1) This section applies to a maintenance order a certified...

6For section 6 there shall be substituted– (1) This section applies to a maintenance order made whether...

7Section 7 shall not apply.

8(1) Section 8 shall be amended as follows.

9(1) Section 9 shall be amended as follows.

10(1) Section 10 shall be amended as follows.

11(1) Section 11 shall be amended as follows.

12For section 12 there shall be substituted– Where in pursuance of section 9 above a registering court...

13(1) Section 13 shall be amended as follows.

14(1) Section 14 shall be amended as follows.

15(1) Section 15 shall be amended as follows.

16(1) Section 16 shall be amended as follows.

17(1) Section 17 shall be amended as follows.

18(1) Section 18 shall be amended as follows.

19(1) Section 19 shall be amended as follows.

20Section 20 shall not apply.

21(1) Section 21(1) shall be amended as follows.

22Sections 22, 23 and 24 shall not apply.

SCHEDULE 3PART I OF THE ACT AS MODIFIED BY SCHEDULE 2

Orders made by courts in the United Kingdom

2Transmission of maintenance order made in United Kingdom for recognition and enforcement in Hague Convention country.

3Power of magistrates' court to make maintenance order against person residing in Hague Convention country.

4Power of sheriff to make maintenance order against person residing in Hague Convention country.

5Variation and revocation of maintenance order made in United Kingdom.

Orders made by courts in Hague Convention countries

6Registration in United Kingdom court of maintenance order made in Hague Convention country.

8Enforcement of maintenance order registered in United Kingdom court.

9Variation of maintenance order registered in United Kingdom court.

10Cancellation of registration and transfer of order.

11Steps to be taken by Lord Chancellor or Secretary of State where payer under certain orders is not residing in the United Kingdom.

Appeals.

12Appeals

Evidence

13Admissibility of evidence given in Hague Convention country.

14Obtaining of evidence needed for purpose of certain proceedings.

15Order, etc. made in Hague Convention country need not be proved.

Supplemental

16Payment of sums under orders made in Hague Convention countries: conversion of currency.

17Proceedings in magistrates' courts.

18Magistrates' courts rules.

19Rules for sheriff court.

21Interpretation of Part I.

SCHEDULE 4REVOCATIONS

1993 No. 593

MAINTENANCE OF DEPENDANTS

The Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (Hague Convention Countries) Order 1993

Made10th March 1993

Laid before Parliament12th March 1993

Coming into force5th April 1993

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 10th day of March 1993

Present,

The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

Whereas Her Majesty is satisfied that arrangements have been made in the countries and territories specified in Schedule 1 to this Order to ensure that maintenance orders made by courts in the United Kingdom against persons in those countries and territories can be enforced there:

And whereas Her Majesty is satisfied that in the interest of reciprocity it is desirable to ensure that maintenance orders made by courts in the countries and territories specified in Schedule 1 to this Order against persons in the United Kingdom can be enforced in the United Kingdom:

Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 40 and 45(1) of the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 19721is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows: