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        Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982 (c. 27)
        Introductory Text
        Main body
        Part I Implementation of the Conventions
        Main implementing provisions
        1. Interpretation of references to the Conventions and Contracting States.
        2. The [Brussels Conventions] to have the force of law.
        3. Interpretation of the [Brussels Conventions].
        3A. The Lugano Convention to have the force of law.
        3B. Interpretation of the Lugano Convention.
        Supplementary provisions as to recognition and enforcement of judgments
        4. Enforcement of judgments other than maintenance orders.
        5. Recognition and enforcement of maintenance orders. (S+N.I.)
        5. Recognition and enforcement of maintenance orders. (E+W)
        6. Appeals under Article 37, second paragraph and Article 41.
        7. Interest on registered judgments.
        8. Currency of payment under registered maintenance orders.
        Other supplementary provisions
        9. Provisions supplementary to Title VII of 1968 Convention.
        10. Allocation within U.K. of jurisdiction with respect to trusts and consumer contracts.
        11. Proof and admissibility of certain judgments and related documents.
        12. Provision for issue of copies of, and certificates in connection with, U.K. judgments.
        13. Modifications to cover authentic instruments and court settlements.
        14. Modifications consequential on revision of the Conventions.
        15. Interpretation of Part I and consequential amendments.
        Part II Jurisdiction, and Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments, within United Kingdom
        16. Allocation within U.K. of jurisdiction in certain civil proceedings.
        17. Exclusion of certain proceedings from Schedule 4.
        18. Enforcement of U.K. judgments in other parts of U.K.
        19. Recognition of U.K. judgments in other parts of U.K.
        Part III Jurisdiction in Scotland
        20. Rules as to jurisdiction in Scotland.
        21. Continuance of certain existing jurisdictions.
        22. Supplementary provisions.
        23. Savings and consequential amendments.
        Part IV Miscellaneous Provisions
        Provisions relating to jurisdiction
        24. Interim relief and protective measures in cases of doubtful jurisdiction.
        25. Interim relief in England and Wales and Northern Ireland in the absence of substantive proceedings.
        26. Security in Admiralty proceedings in England and Wales or Northern Ireland in case of stay, etc.
        27. Provisional and protective measures in Scotland in the absence of substantive proceedings.
        28. Application of s. 1 of Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1972.
        29. Service of county court process outside Northern Ireland.
        30. Proceedings in England and Wales or Northern Ireland for torts to immovable property.
        Provisions relating to recognition and enforcement of judgments
        31. Overseas judgments given against states, etc.
        32. Overseas judgments given in proceedings brought in breach of agreement for settlement of disputes.
        33. Certain steps not to amount to submission to jurisdiction of overseas court.
        34. Certain judgments a bar to further proceedings on the same cause of action.
        35. Minor amendments relating to overseas judgments.
        36. Registration of maintenance orders in Northern Ireland.
        37. Minor amendments relating to maintenance orders.
        38. Overseas judgments counteracting an award of multiple damages.
        Jurisdiction, and recognition and enforcement of judgments, as between United Kingdom and certain territories
        39. Application of provisions corresponding to 1968 Convention in relation to certain territories.
        Legal aid
        40. Power to modify enactments relating to legal aid etc.
        Part V Supplementary and General Provisions
        Domicile
        41. Domicile of individuals.
        42. Domicile and seat of corporation or association.
        43. Seat of corporation or association for purposes of Article 16(2) and related provisions.
        44. Persons deemed to be domiciled in the United Kingdom for certain purposes.
        45. Domicile of trusts.
        46. Domicile and seat of the Crown.
        Other supplementary provisions
        47. Modifications occasioned by decisions of European Court as to meaning or effect of Conventions.
        48. Matters for which rules of court may provide.
        49. Saving for powers to stay, sist, strike out or dismiss proceedings.
        General
        50. Interpretation: general.
        51. Application to Crown.
        52. Extent.
        53. Commencement, transitional provisions and savings.
        54. Repeals.
        55. Short title.
        Schedules
        SCHEDULE 1 TEXT OF 1968 CONVENTION, AS AMENDED
        ARRANGEMENT OF PROVISIONS
        TITLE I SCOPE
        TITLE II JURISDICTION
        TITLE III RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT
        TITLE IV AUTHENTIC INSTRUMENTS AND COURT SETTLEMENTS
        TITLE V GENERAL PROVISIONS
        TITLE VI TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
        TITLE VII RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CONVENTIONS
        TITLE VIII FINAL PROVISIONS
        ANNEXED PROTOCOL
        SCHEDULE 2 TEXT OF 1971 PROTOCOL, AS AMENDED
        SCHEDULE 3 TEXT OF TITLES V AND VI OF THE ACCESSION CONVENTION, AS AMENDED
        TITLE V TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
        TITLE VI FINAL PROVISIONS
        SCHEDULE 3A TEXT OF TITLES V AND VI OF 1982 ACCESSION CONVENTION
        TITLE V Transitional provisions
        TITLE VI Final Provisions
        SCHEDULE 3B TEXT OF TITLES VI AND VII OF 1989 ACCESSION CONVENTION
        TITLE VI TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
        TITLE VII FINAL PROVISIONS
        SCHEDULE 3C TEXT OF THE LUGANO CONVENTION
        CONVENTION
        TITLE I SCOPE
        TITLE II JURISDICTION
        TITLE III RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT
        TITLE IV AUTHENTIC INSTRUMENTS AND COURT SETTLEMENTS
        TITLE V GENERAL PROVISIONS
        TITLE VI TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
        TITLE VII RELATIONSHIP TO THE BRUSSELS CONVENTION AND TO OTHER CONVENTIONS
        TITLE VIII FINAL PROVISIONS
        SCHEDULE 4 CHAPTER II OF THE REGULATION AS MODIFIED: RULES FOR ALLOCATION OF JURISDICTION WITHIN UK
        SCHEDULE 5 PROCEEDINGS EXCLUDED FROM SECTION 4
        SCHEDULE 6 ENFORCEMENT OF U.K. JUDGMENTS (MONEY PROVISIONS)
        SCHEDULE 7 ENFORCEMENT OF U.K. JUDGMENTS (NON-MONEY PROVISIONS)
        SCHEDULE 8 RULES AS TO JURISDICTION IN SCOTLAND
        SCHEDULE 9 PROCEEDINGS EXCLUDED FROM SCHEDULE 8
        SCHEDULE 10 AMENDMENTS OF FOREIGN JUDGMENTS (RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT) ACT 1933
        SCHEDULE 11 MINOR AMENDMENTS RELATING TO MAINTENANCE ORDERS
        PART I ENFORCEMENT OF LUMP SUM ORDERS
        PART II RECOVERY OF INTERESTS ON ARREARS
        PART III RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT FOUNDED ON PRESENCE OF ASSETS
        SCHEDULE 12 CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS
        PART I AMENDMENTS CONSEQUENTIAL ON PART I OF THIS ACT
        PART II AMENDMENTS CONSEQUENTIAL ON SCHEDULE 8
        PART III AMENDMENTS CONSEQUENTIAL ON SECTION 36
        SCHEDULE 13 COMMENCEMENT, TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS AND SAVINGS
        Part I Commencement
        Part II Transitional Provisions and Savings
        SCHEDULE 14 REPEALS

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