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Issue 1 of Journal of Private International Law for 2024

Conflict of Laws

The article argues that the regulation is overall a helpful and welcome addition to international family law because it strengthens the welfare of the child and enhances the practical functionality and normative structure of its predecessor. Nevertheless, scope for further improvements in another recast regulation is identified.

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The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court on the Law on Civil Marriage – Applicability to Foreign Muslim and the Complex Issue of International Jurisdiction

Conflict of Laws

Introduction In a previous post , I reported and commented on a decision rendered by the Abu Dhabi Supreme Court (hereinafter “ADSC”) in which the Court addressed the issue of the applicability of the Abu Dhabi Civil Marriage Law (Law No. The action was introduced on 19 March 2024. In that case ( Appeal No.

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Dubai Supreme Court Admits Reciprocity with the UK and Enforces an English Judgment

Conflict of Laws

2) The foreign judgment is contrary to public policy because it violates Islamic Sharia law, individual property rights and the distribution of property under UAE law. 3) The parties have not (yet) been divorced under Pakistani law or Islamic Sharia. Ruling: In its ruling dated 25 January 2024 ( Appeal No. 37 (2023), pp.

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Bahraini High Court on Choice of Court and Choice of Law Agreements

Conflict of Laws

Introduction It is widely recognized that choice of court and choice of law agreements are powerful tools for structuring and planning international dispute resolution. Alex Mills, Party Autonomy in Private International Law (CUP, 2018) p. The parties also agreed that English law should be the governing law.

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