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Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Austria | Yes | No |
| China | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Holy See | Yes | No |
| Iceland | Yes | No |
| Latvia | Yes | No |
| Lithuania | Yes | No |
| Montenegro | Yes | No |
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | Yes | No |
| Poland | Yes | No |
| Portugal | Yes | No |
| Romania | Yes | No |
| Russian Federation | Yes | No |
| Serbia | Yes | No |
| Türkiye | Yes | No |
| Ukraine | Yes | No |
Argentina
23-09-1987
The Argentine Republic deems the institution of imprisonment for debts in civil and commercial matters, in the current state of international law, to be contrary to the general principles recognized by civilized nations (section 38 para 1, c) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice.
Austria
09-03-2018
Austria takes note of the Declarations submitted by Ukraine on 16 October 2015 regarding
the application of the Convention on Civil Procedure (1954), the Convention Abolishing
the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (1961), the Convention
on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (1980) and the Convention on
Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect
of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (1996) to the
"Autonomous Republic of Crimea" and the city of Sevastopol and of the Declarations
submitted by the Russian Federation on 19 July 2016 in relation to the Declarations
made by Ukraine.
In relation to the Declarations made by the Russian Federation, Austria declares,
in line with the conclusions of the European Council of 20/21 March 2014, that it
does not recognise the illegal referendum in Crimea and the illegal annexation of
the "Autonomous Republic of Crimea" and the city of Sevastopol to the Russian Federation.
As regards the territorial scope of the above Conventions, Austria therefore considers
that the Conventions in principle continue to apply to the "Autonomous Republic of
Crimea" and the city of Sevastopol as part of the territory of Ukraine.
Austria further notes the Declarations by Ukraine that the "Autonomous Republic of
Crimea" and the city of Sevastopol are temporarily not under the control of Ukraine
and that the application and implementation by Ukraine of its obligations under the
Conventions is limited and not guaranteed in relation to this part of Ukraine's territory,
and that only the central authorities of Ukraine in Kiev will determine the procedure
for relevant communication. As a consequence of the above, Austria declares that it
will not engage in any direct communication or interaction with authorities in the
Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and will not accept any documents
or requests emanating from such authorities or through the authorities of the Russian
Federation, but will only engage with the central authorities of Ukraine in Kiev for
the purposes of the application and implementation of the conventions.
China
10-12-1999
In accordance with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the People's Republic
of China and the Government of the Republic of Portugal on the Question of Macao (hereinafter
referred to as the Joint Declaration) signed on 13 April 1987, the Government of the
People's Republic of China will resume the exercise of sovereignty over Macao with
effect from 20 December 1999. Macao will from that date, become a Special Administrative
Region of the People's Republic of China and will enjoy a high degree of autonomy,
except in foreign and defence affairs which are the responsibilities of the Central
People's Government of the People's Republic of China.
It is provided both in Section VIII of Elaboration by the Government of the People's
Republic of China of its Basic Policies Regarding Macao, which is annex I to the Joint
Declaration, and Article 138 of the Basic Law of Macao Special Administrative Region
of the People's Republic of China, which was adopted on 31 March 1993 by the National
People's Congress of the People's Republic of China, that international agreements
to which the Government of the People's Republic of China is not yet a party but which
are implemented in Macao may continue to be implemented in the Macao Special Administrative
Region.
In accordance with the provisions mentioned above, I am instructed by the Minister
of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, to inform Your Excellency of
the following:
The Convention Relating to Civil Procedure, done at The Hague on 1 March 1954 (hereinafter
referred to as the Convention), which applies to Macao at present, will continue to
apply to the Macao Special Administrative Region with effect from 20 December 1999.
Within the above ambit, the Government of the People's Republic of China will assume
the responsibility for the international rights and obligations that place on a Party
to the Convention.
With reference to the provisions of the Article 15 of the Convention, the diplomatic
or consular agents will not be permitted to execute letters rogatory directly towards
nationals of the People's Republic of China or of a third State in the Macao Special
Administrative Region.
Cyprus
27-04-2000
In accordance with article 32 of the Convention, the Republic of Cyprus reserves the right to limit the application of article 17 to nationals of the contracting States who have their customary residence in its territory.
Denmark
20-11-1958
The Government of Denmark wishes to avail itself of the right set out in Articles 6 and 15 of the Convention relating to Civil Procedure, concluded at The Hague on 1 March 1954, by objecting to the adaptation to Denmark of the procedures referred to in the said Article 6, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph 3, and Article 15.
Finland
19-09-2018
The Government of Finland takes note of the Declarations submitted by Ukraine on 16
October 2015 regarding the application of the Convention on Civil Procedure (1954),
the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents
(1961), the Convention on the service abroad of judicial and extrajudicial documents
in civil or commercial matters (1965), the Convention on the taking of evidence abroad
in civil or commercial matters (1970), the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International
Child Abduction (1980) and the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition,
Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for
the Protection of Children (1996) and the Convention on the International Recovery
of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance (2007) to the Autonomous Republic
of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and of the Declarations submitted by the Russian
Federation on 19 July 2016 in relation to the Declarations made by Ukraine.
In relation to the Declarations made by the Russian Federation, Finland declares,
in line with the conclusions of the European Council of 20/21 March 2014, that it
does not recognise the illegal referendum in Crimea and the illegal annexation of
the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to the Russian Federation.
As regards the territorial scope of the above Conventions, Finland therefore considers
that the conventions in principle continue to apply to the Autonomous Republic of
Crimea and the city of Sevastopol as part of the territory of Ukraine.
Finland further notes the Declaration by Ukraine that the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
and the city of Sevastopol are temporarily not under the control of Ukraine and that
the application and implementation by Ukraine of its obligations under the Conventions
is limited and not guaranteed in relation to this part of Ukraine's territory, and
that only the central authorities of Ukraine in Kyiv will determine the procedure
for relevant communication.
As a consequence of the above, Finland declares that it will not engage in any direct
communication or interaction with authorities in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
and the city of Sevastopol and will not accept any documents or requests emanating
from such authorities or through the authorities of the Russian Federation, but will
only engage with the central authorities of Ukraine in Kyiv for the purposes of the
application and implementation of the said conventions.
Germany
06-06-2018
The Federal Republic of Germany takes note of the Declarations submitted by Ukraine
on 16 October 2015 regarding the application of the Convention on Civil Procedure
(1954), the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public
Documents (1961), the Convention on the service abroad of judicial and extrajudicial
documents in civil or commercial matters (1965), the Convention on the taking of evidence
abroad in civil or commercial matters (1970), the Convention on the Civil Aspects
of International Child Abduction (1980) and the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable
Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility
and Measures for the Protection of Children (1996) and the Convention on the International
Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance (2007) to the Autonomous
Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and of the Declarations submitted by
the Russian Federation on 19 July 2016 in relation to the Declarations made by Ukraine.
In relation to the Declarations made by the Russian Federation, the Federal Republic
of Germany declares, in line with the conclusions of the European Council of 20/21
March 2014, that it does not recognise the illegal referendum in Crimea and the illegal
annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to the
Russian Federation.
Regarding the territorial scope of the above Conventions, the Federal Republic of
Germany therefore considers that the Conventions in principle continue to apply to
the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol as part of the territory
of Ukraine.
The Federal Republic of Germany further notes the Declarations by Ukraine that the
Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol are temporarily not under
the control of Ukraine and that the application and implementation by Ukraine of its
obligations under the Conventions is limited and not guaranteed in relation to this
part of Ukraine's territory, and that only the government of Ukraine will determine
the procedure for relevant communication.
As a consequence of the above, the Federal Republic of Germany declares that it will
only engage with the government of Ukraine for the purposes of the application and
implementation of the conventions with regard to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
and the city of Sevastopol.
Holy See
25-08-1966
In accordance with the last paragraph of article 1 of the Convention, the Vatican City State hereby officially declares that it intends to maintain the full effect of the agreements made with the Italian state under the Convention of 6 September 1932 for the Notification of Acts in Civil and Commercial Matters.
Iceland
10-11-2008
Iceland objects to the use of such methods of service of documents on its territory
as mentioned in sub-paragraph 2 of paragraph 1 of Article 6 of the Convention.
In accordance with Article 15 of the Convention, Iceland declares that Letters of
Request can only be directly executed by diplomatic officers or consular agents if,
upon application, prior permission to that effect has been granted by the Ministry
of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs.
Latvia
04-04-2018
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia […] with reference to […]
the Convention on Civil Procedure (1954), the Convention Abolishing the Requirement
of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (1961), the Convention on the Service
Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters (1965),
the Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters (1970),
the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (1980),and the
Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation
in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children
(1996) has to honour to convey the following.
The Government of the Republic of Latvia takes note of the Declarations submitted
by Ukraine on 16 October 2015 regarding the application of the aforementioned Conventions
to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and of the Declarations
submitted by the Russian Federation on 19 July 2016 in relation to the Declarations
made by Ukraine.
In relation to the Declarations made by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Latvia
declares, in line with the conclusions of the European Council of 20/21 March 2014,
that it does not recognise the illegal referendum in Crimea and the illegal annexation
of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to the Russian Federation.
As regards the territorial scope of the above Conventions, the Republic of Latvia
therefore considers that the Conventions in principle continue to apply to the Autonomous
Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol as part of the territory of Ukraine.
The Republic of Latvia further notes the Declarations by Ukraine that the Autonomous
Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol are temporarily not under the control
of Ukraine and that the application and implementation by Ukraine of its obligations
under the Convention is limited and not guaranteed in relation to this part of Ukraine's
territory, and that only the central authorities of Ukraine in Kyiv will determine
the procedure for relevant communication.
As a consequence of the above, the Republic of Latvia declares that it will not engage
in any direct communication or interaction with authorities in the Autonomous Republic
of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and will not accept any documents or requests
emanating from such authorities or through the authorities of the Russian Federation,
but will only engage with the central authorities of Ukraine in Kiev for the purposes
of the application and implementation of the convention.
Lithuania
16-06-2020
The Government of the Republic of Lithuania takes note of the Declarations submitted
by Ukraine on 16 October 2015 regarding the application of the Convention on Civil
Procedure (1954), the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign
Public Documents (1961), the Convention on the Service Abroad of Judicial and Extrajudicial
Documents in Civil or Commercial Matters (1965), the Convention on the Taking of Evidence
Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters (1970), the Convention on the Civil Aspects
of International Child Abduction (1980) and the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable
Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility
and Measures for the Protection of Children (1996) to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
and the city of Sevastopol and of the Declarations submitted by the Russian Federation
on 19 July 2016 in relation to the Declarations made by Ukraine.
In relation to the Declarations made by the Russian Federation, the Government of
the Republic of Lithuania declares, in line with the conclusions of the European Council
of 20/21 March 2014, that it does not recognize the illegal referendum in Crimea and
the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol
to the Russian Federation.
As regards the territorial scope of the above Conventions, the Government of the Republic
of Lithuania therefore considers that the conventions in principle continue to apply
to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol as part of the territory
of Ukraine.
The Government of the Republic of Lithuania further notes the Declaration by Ukraine
that the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol are temporarily
not under the control of Ukraine and that the application and implementation by Ukraine
of its obligations under the Conventions is limited and not guaranteed in relation
to this part of Ukraine's territory, and that only the central authorities of Ukraine
in Kyiv will determine the procedure for relevant communication.
As a consequence of the above, the Government of the Republic of Lithuania declares
that it will not engage in any direct communication or interaction with authorities
in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and will not accept
any documents or requests emanating from such authorities or through the authorities
of the Russian Federation, but will only engage with the central authorities of Ukraine
in Kyiv for the purposes of the application and implementation of the said conventions.
Montenegro
01-03-2007
[...] the Government of the Republic of Montenegro succeeds to the [Convention relating to civil procedure, concluded at The Hague on 1 March 1954,] and takes faithfully to perform and carry out the stipulations therein contained as from 3 June 2006, the date upon the Republic of Montenegro assumed responsibility for its international relations.
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the
28-04-1959
[...] declare [...] that, for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the term "metropolitan
territories" used in the said Convention shall mean "European territory", in view
of the equality which exists under public law between the Netherlands, Suriname and
the Netherlands Antilles.
18-10-2010
The Kingdom of the Netherlands consisted of three parts: the Netherlands, the Netherlands
Antilles and Aruba. The Netherlands Antilles consisted of the islands of Curaçao,
Sint Maarten, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.
With effect from 10 October 2010, the Netherlands Antilles ceased to exist as a part
of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Since that date, the Kingdom consists of four parts:
the Netherlands, Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Curaçao and Sint Maarten enjoy internal
self-government within the Kingdom, as Aruba and, up to 10 October 2010, the Netherlands
Antilles do.
These changes constitute a modification of the internal constitutional relations within
the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Kingdom of the Netherlands will accordingly remain
the subject of international law with which agreements are concluded. The modification
of the structure of the Kingdom will therefore not affect the validity of the international
agreements ratified by the Kingdom for the Netherlands Antilles. These agreements,
including any reservations made, will continue to apply to Curaçao and Sint Maarten.
The other islands that have formed part of the Netherlands Antilles - Bonaire, Sint
Eustatius and Saba - became part of the Netherlands, thus constituting 'the Caribbean
part of the Netherlands'. The agreements that applied to the Netherlands Antilles
will also continue to apply to these islands; however, the Government of the Netherlands
will now be responsible for implementing these agreements.
Poland
07-10-1964
Article 1, paragraph 3:
The Government of the People's Republic of Poland will not avail itself of the clause
stating that requests for service of documents by Polish courts shall be transmitted
through diplomatic channels.
Article 6:
The Government of the People's Republic of Poland does not consent to the service
of documents in the manner referred to in Article 6, paragraphs 1 and 2; accordingly,
service by mail or by the interested parties directly through the good offices of
law officers or other competent officials in Poland is not possible.
The Government of the People's Republic of Poland does, however, on condition of reciprocity,
consent to documents being served in the manner referred to in Article 6, paragraph
3, namely that service by diplomatic or consular agents of the requesting State may
be effected only on its nationals in Poland and without recourse to duress.
Article 9, paragraph 3:
The Government of the People's Republic of Poland will not avail itself of the clause
stating that letters rogatory to be executed by Polish courts shall be transmitted
through diplomatic channels.
Article 18:
The Government of the People's Republic of Poland states to all the signatory States
that it agrees to requests for an exequatur of foreign judicial decisions on costs
and expenses as referred to in Article 18 of the Convention also being addressed by
the interested parties directly to the competent Polish courts.
Article 3, paragraph 2, Article 10 and Article 19:
In respect of the language of the translations which must accompany requests for service
and documents to be served (Article 3), letters rogatory (Article 10) and requests
for an exequatur of judicial decisions relating to costs and expenses as well as the
documents transmitted with such requests (Article 19), the Government of the People's
Republic of Poland declares that it will first apply the principle adopted by the
Convention, namely, that it will use the language of the requested State. However,
in order to facilitate legal relations, in particular, if the number of translators
into the Polish language in the requesting State is insufficient, the Government of
the People's Republic of Poland consents, on condition of reciprocity, to the use
of the language of a third State (French or English).
29-04-2021
The Republic of Poland takes note of the Declarations submitted by Ukraine on 16 October
2015 regarding the application of the Convention on civil procedure (1954), the Convention
on the service abroad of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial
matters (1965), the Convention on the taking of evidence abroad in civil or commercial
matters (1970), the Convention on the recognition and enforcement of decisions relating
to maintenance obligations (1973), the Convention on the civil aspects of international
child abduction (1980) and the Convention on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition,
enforcement and co-operation in respect of parental responsibility and measures for
the protection of children (1996) and of the Declarations submitted by the Russian
Federation on 19 July 2016 in relation to the Declarations made by Ukraine.
In relation to the Declarations made by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Poland
declares, in accordance with the duty of non-recognition as lawful a situation created
by a serious breach by State of an obligation arising under a peremptory norm of general
international law and in line with the conclusions of the European Council of 20/21
March 2014, that it does not recognize the illegal referendum in Crimea and the illegal
annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol to the
Russian Federation.
As regards the territorial scope of the above Conventions, the Republic of Poland
therefore considers that the Conventions in principle continue to apply to the Autonomous
Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol as part of the territory of Ukraine.
The Republic of Poland further notes the Declarations by Ukraine that the Autonomous
Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol as well as certain districts of the
Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine are temporarily not under the control of Ukraine
and that the application and implementation by Ukraine of its obligations under the
Conventions is limited and not guaranteed in relation to this part of Ukraine's territory,
and that only the government of Ukraine will determine the procedure for relevant
communication.
As a consequence of the above, the Republic of Poland declares that it will not engage
in any direct communication or interaction with authorities in the Autonomous Republic
of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol as well as in certain districts of the Donetsk
and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine and will not accept any documents or requests emanating
from such authorities or through the authorities of the Russian Federation, but will
only engage with the central authorities of Ukraine for the purposes of the application
and implementation of the conventions.
Portugal
21-04-1968
By note of 21 April 1968, the Portuguese Government has given notice that the Portuguese Government wishes to avail itself of the right conferred on it by Article 1, paragraph 3 and Article 9, paragraph 3 of the Hague Convention relating to Civil Procedure concluded on 1 March 1954. Under those conditions, the contracting States must continue to transmit judicial documents and letters rogatory addressed to the Portuguese judicial authorities through diplomatic channels.
09-12-1999
In accordance with the Joint Declaration of the Government of the Portuguese Republic
and of the Government of the People's Republic of China on the question of Macau,
signed in Beijing on 13 April 1987, the Government of the Portuguese Republic will
remain internationally responsible for Macau until 19 December 1999, the People's
Republic of China resuming from that date the exercise of sovereignty over Macau,
with effect from 20 December 1999.
From 20 December 1999 the Portuguese Republic will cease to be responsible for the
international rights and obligations arising from the application of the Convention
in Macau.
10-12-1999
[...] the Republic of Portugal withdraws, exclusively as to the application of the Convention in Macau, the declaration it has made through its notification of 21 April 1968 regarding paragraphs 3 of Articles 1 and 9 of the Convention.
13-03-2018
The Government of the Portuguese Republic takes note of the Declaration submitted
by Ukraine on 16 October 2015 regarding the application of the Convention on Civil
Procedure, done at The Hague, on 1 March 1954 to the "Autonomous Republic of Crimea"
and the city of Sevastopol and of the Declaration submitted by the Russian Federation
on 19 July 2016 in relation to the Declaration made by Ukraine.
In relation to the Declaration made by the Russian Federation, the Government of the
Portuguese Republic declares, in line with the conclusions of the European Council
of 20/21 March 2014, that it does not recognise the illegal referendum in Crimea and
the illegal annexation of the "Autonomous Republic of Crimea" and the city of Sevastopol
to the Russian Federation.
As regards the territorial scope of the above Convention, the Government of the Portuguese
Republic therefore considers that the Convention in principle continues to apply to
the "Autonomous Republic of Crimea" and the city of Sevastopol as part of the territory
of Ukraine.
The Government of the Portuguese Republic further notes the Declaration by Ukraine
that the "Autonomous Republic of Crimea" and the city of Sevastopol are temporarily
not under the control of Ukraine and that the application and implementation by Ukraine
of its obligations under the Convention is limited and not guaranteed in relation
to this part of Ukraine's territory, and that only the central authorities of Ukraine
in Kiev will determine the procedure for relevant communication.
As a consequence of the above, the Government of the Portuguese Republic declares
that it will not engage in any direct communication or interaction with authorities
in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and will not accept
any documents or requests emanating from such authorities or through the authorities
of the Russian Federation, but will only engage with the central authorities of Ukraine
in Kiev for the purposes of the application and implementation of the convention.
Romania
14-06-2018
Romania takes note of the Declarations submitted by Ukraine on 16 October 2015 regarding
the application of the Convention on Civil Procedure (1954), the Convention Abolishing
the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents (1961), the Convention
on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (1980), the Convention on the
service abroad of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial matters
(1965) and the Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement
and Co-operation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection
of Children (1996) to the "Autonomous Republic of Crimea" and the city of Sevastopol
and of the Declarations submitted by the Russian Federation on 19 July 2016 in relation
to the Declarations made by Ukraine.
In relation to the Declarations made by the Russian Federation, Romania declares,
in line with the conclusions of the European Council of 20/21 March 2014, that it
does not recognise the illegal referendum in Crimea and the illegal annexation of
the "Autonomous Republic of Crimea" and the city of Sevastopol to the Russian Federation.
As regards the territorial scope of the above Conventions, Romania therefore considers
that the Conventions in principle continue to apply to the "Autonomous Republic of
Crimea" and the city of Sevastopol as part of the territory of Ukraine.
Romania further notes the Declarations by Ukraine that the "Autonomous Republic of
Crimea" and the city of Sevastopol are temporarily not under the control of Ukraine
and that the application and implementation by Ukraine of its obligations under the
Conventions is limited and not guaranteed in relation to this part of Ukraine's territory,
and that only the central authorities of Ukraine in Kiev will determine the procedure
for relevant communication.
As a consequence of the above, Romania declares that it will not engage in any direct
communication or interaction with authorities in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
and the city of Sevastopol and will not accept any documents or requests emanating
from such authorities or through the authorities of the Russian Federation, but will
only engage with the central authorities of Ukraine in Kiev for the purposes of the
application and implementation of the conventions.
Russian Federation
17-09-1966
Relating to the conditions stipulated in Articles 1, 6, 9 and 15 of the abovesaid
Convention I have the honour to bring it to your notice that according to the procedure
existing in the USSR juridical documents issued by the foreign law authorities and
intended for the delivery to the persons residing at the USSR territory as well as
the juridical instructions of the abovementioned law authorities should be transferred
for their execution to the corresponding Soviet authorities by diplomatic channels
through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the USSR. This procedure does not prevent,
of course, the diplomatic or consular mission of foreign countries in the USSR to
present the documents to the citizens of the countries represented by these missions
in accordance with the conditions stipulated in the last paragraph of Article 6 of
the Convention.
While joining the Convention the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
considers it necessary to declare that the points of Article 30 of the Convention
on the Civil Law Procedure providing for the possibility of spreading the Convention
by the Contracting states on "the territories for the international relations of which
they bear the responsibility" are obsolete and contradict the Declaration on granting
the independence to the colonial countries and peoples, which has been adopted by
the XV session of the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization in December
of 1960.
14-04-1992
With regard to the provisions of Articles 1, 6, 9 and 15 of the above-said Convention I have the honour to inform you that in conformity to the procedure existing in the Russian Federation legal documents issued by foreign law authorities and intended for the delivery to persons residing on the territory of the Russian Federation, as well as legal instructions of the above-mentioned law authorities should be forwarded for execution to the relevant Russian institutions by diplomatic channels through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. This procedure shall, by no means, prevent diplomatic and consular missions of foreign countries in the Russian Federation to present documents to citizens of the countries represented by these missions in accordance with the conditions stipulated in the last paragraph of Article 6 of said Convention.
19-07-2016
Reaffirming its firm commitment to respect and fully comply with generally recognised
principles and rules of international law, the Russian Federation, with reference
to the declaration of Ukraine of 16 October 2015 regarding the Convention of 1 March
1954 on Civil Procedure, states the following.
The Russian Federation rejects to the above mentioned declaration of Ukraine and states
that it cannot be taken into consideration as it is based on a bad faith and incorrect
presentation and interpretation of facts and law.
The declaration of Ukraine regarding "certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk
oblasts of Ukraine" cannot serve as a justification for non-compliance with its obligations,
disregard for humanitarian considerations, refusal or failure to take necessary measures
to find practical solutions for issues that have a very serious and direct impact
on the ability of residents of those regions to exercise their fundamental rights
and freedoms provided for by international law.
The declaration of independence of the Republic of Crimea and its voluntary accession
to the Russian Federation are the result of a direct and free expression of will by
the people of Crimea in accordance with democratic principles, a legitimate form of
exercising their right to self-determination given an aided from abroad violent coup
d'état in Ukraine which caused rampant radical nationalist elements not hesitating
to use terror, intimidation and harassment against both its political opponents and
the population of entire regions of Ukraine.
The Russian Federation rejects any attempts to call into question an objective status
of the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol as constituent entities of the
Russian Federation, the territories of which are an integral part of the territory
of the Russian Federation under its full sovereignty. Thus, the Russian Federation
reaffirms that it fully complies with its international obligations under the Convention
in relation to this part of its territory.
Serbia
05-02-2003
[...] that, following the adoption and promulgation of the Constitutional Charter of Serbia and Montenegro by the Assembly of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia on February 4, 2003, as previously adopted by the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia on 27 January 2003 and by the Assembly of the Republic of Montenegro on 29 January 2003, the name of the State of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia has been changed to Serbia and Montenegro.
09-06-2006
... following the declaration of the state independence of Montenegro, and under the Article 60 of the Constitutional Charter of the state union of Serbia and Montenegro, the Republic of Serbia is continuing international personality of the state union of Serbia and Montenegro, which was confirmed also by the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia at its session held on 5 June 2006.
Türkiye
13-10-1972
1. The Government of the Republic of Turkey declares that it is opposed to the utilisation
of the methods of serving documents enumerated in Article 6 of the Convention. However,
diplomatic or consular agents may serve documents only on nationals of their own country.
2. The Government of the Republic of Turkey recognizes the right of diplomatic and
consular agents to execute letters rogatory, in conformity with Article 15 of the
Convention, only in respect of nationals of their own country.
Ukraine
10-06-1999
[...] to confirm that in accordance with the procedure existing in Ukraine legal documents issued by foreign law authorities and intended for delivery to persons residing on the territory of Ukraine, as well as legal instructions of the above-mentioned law authorities should be forwarded for execution to the relevant Ukrainian institutions by diplomatic channels through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. This procedure shall, by no means, prevent diplomatic and consular missions of foreign countries in Ukraine from presenting documents to citizens of the countries represented by these missions in accordance with the provisions of the last paragraph of Article 6 of the Convention.
16-10-2015
In February 2014 the Russian Federation launched armed aggression against Ukraine
and occupied a part of the territory of Ukraine – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea
and the city of Sevastopol, and today exercises effective control over certain districts
of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine. These actions are in gross violation
of the Charter of the United Nations and constitute a threat to international peace
and security. The Russian Federation, as the Aggressor State and Occupying Power,
bears full responsibility for its actions and their consequences under international
law.
The United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/68/262 of 27 March 2014 confirmed
the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized
borders. The United Nations also called upon all States, international organizations
and specialized agencies not to recognize any alteration of the status of the Autonomous
Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
In this regard, Ukraine states that from 20 February 2014 and for the period of temporary
occupation by the Russian Federation of a part of the territory of Ukraine - the Autonomous
Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol – as a result of the armed aggression
of the Russian Federation committed against the Ukraine and until the complete restoration
of the constitutional law and order and effective control by Ukraine over such occupied
territory, as well as over certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of
Ukraine, which are temporarily not under control of Ukraine as a result of the aggression
of the Russian Federation, the application and implementation by Ukraine of the obligations
under the above Conventions, as applied to the aforementioned occupied and uncontrolled
territory of Ukraine, is limited and is not guaranteed.
Documents or requests made or issued by the occupying authorities of the Russian Federation,
its officials at any level in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol
and by the illegal authorities in certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts
of Ukraine, which are temporarily not under control of Ukraine, are null and void
and have no legal effect regardless of whether they are presented directly or indirectly
through the authorities of the Russian Federation.
The provisions of the Conventions regarding the possibility of direct communication
or interaction do not apply to the territorial organs of Ukraine in the Autonomous
Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, as well as in certain districts of
the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine, which are temporarily not under control
of Ukraine. The procedure of the relevant communication is determined by the central
authorities of Ukraine in Kyiv.
09-03-2022
In view of the ongoing aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, Ukraine hereby informs the Depositary […] of the inability to guarantee the fulfilment by the Ukrainian side of obligations [under the above Convention] to the full extent for the period of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation and the martial law in place in the territory of Ukraine until complete termination of the encroachment upon the sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine.
01-12-2023
[The aforementioned treaty is] implemented on the territory of Ukraine in full, with
the exception of the territories where hostilities are (were) conducted or temporarily
occupied by the Russian Federation, on which it is impossible to fully guarantee the
Ukrainian Party's fulfillment of its obligations under [this treaty] as a result of
the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, as well as the introduction
of martial law on the territory of Ukraine until the complete cessation of encroachment
on the sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of the borders of Ukraine.
The regularly updated list of territories where hostilities are (were) conducted,
or temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation is at the link below:
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/z1668-22#Text