A core function of the HCCH is the development of new Conventions and other legal instruments to respond to global needs. At present, the following legislative projects are in progress:

Digital Economy

Family agreements involving children

Insolvency

Intellectual Property

Jurisdiction

Parentage/Surrogacy

Tourists and Visitors (Online Dispute Resolution)

In addition, the following are projects which are not active but for which work has previously been conducted:

Cohabitation outside marriage

Protection Orders