4th Edition of the Practical Handbook on the Operation of the Evidence Convention

On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Evidence Convention, the Permanent Bureau (PB) is pleased to announce the publication of the 4th Edition of the Practical Handbook on the Operation of the Evidence Convention.

This commemorative edition of the Practical Handbook includes light updates on the latest developments in domestic and international legal instruments and case law. It outlines in detail the functioning of the Evidence Convention, indicates helpful resources and provides an overview of good practices. It is an indispensable, practical tool for the users of the Convention.

The Practical Handbook is complemented by the Guide to Good Practice on the Use of Video-Link under the 1970 Evidence Convention, which was published on 16 April 2020.

Hard copies of the 4th Edition can be purchased by the general public via the Publications Page of the HCCH website. More information on the Evidence Convention is available on the Evidence Section of the HCCH website.