Second meeting of the Working Group dedicated to the Model Forms for Chapter II of the 1970 Evidence Convention
On 26 September 2025, the second meeting of the Working Group (WG) established to finalise the Model Forms pertaining to Chapter II of the 1970 Evidence Convention was held online, hosted by the Permanent Bureau (PB). The meeting had 50 registered delegates and other experts, representing 24 HCCH Members and one Observer, in addition to members of the PB. Pursuant to its mandate (C&D No 50 of...
Vacancy: LEGAL OFFICER (full-time)
The Permanent Bureau (PB) of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) is seeking a LEGAL OFFICER (full-time) The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: A law degree (Bachelor/Licentiate or equivalent); Good knowledge of private international law in general, as well as familiarity with comparative law; At least two years of relevant full-time...
Fourth Working Meeting of the Experts’ Group on Central Bank Digital Currencies
From 17 to 19 September 2025, the Experts’ Group (EG) on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) held its fourth working meeting. The meeting, held in hybrid format, had close to 45 registered delegates and other experts, representing 16 HCCH Members and seven Observers, in addition to members of the Permanent Bureau (PB) of the HCCH. Pursuant to its mandate (C&Ds No 9-10 of CGAP 2024),...
Argentina ratifies the 1996 Child Protection Convention
Today, 18 September 2025, the Argentine Republic deposited its instrument of ratification of the Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Co-operation in respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children (1996 Child Protection Convention). At the ceremony, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands,...
Roundtable and Training on the application of the 1980 Child Abduction and 1996 Child Protection Conventions, in particular concerning the children of Ukraine
On 11 and 12 September 2025, the Permanent Bureau (PB) of the HCCH hosted a Roundtable and Training on the application of the 1980 Child Abduction and 1996 Child Protection Conventions, in particular concerning the children of Ukraine. The event, held in hybrid format, had close to 85 registered participants, representing 25 HCCH Members and three Observers, in addition to members of the PB. The...
Vacancy: FINANCE / HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (for a full-time maternity leave replacement)
The Permanent Bureau (PB) of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) is seeking a skilled and motivated FINANCE / HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANTfor a full-time maternity leave replacement The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: At least three years of relevant administrative experience in the fields of Finance and Human Resources, preferably within an...
Passing of former Deputy Secretary General William Duncan
It is with deep regret and sorrow that the Permanent Bureau (PB) announces the passing of Professor William Duncan, former Deputy Secretary General of the HCCH, on 3 August 2025. Professor Duncan was a pillar of the HCCH and a leading figure in the development of international family law. Beginning in 1989, he represented Ireland as an expert and delegate at the HCCH, where he played key roles as...
The Republic of Moldova accedes to the 1970 Evidence Convention
On 24 July 2025, the Republic of Moldova deposited its instrument of accession to the Convention of 18 March 1970 on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters (1970 Evidence Convention). At the ceremony, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, depositary of the HCCH Conventions, the Republic of Moldova was represented by H.E. Mr Veaceslav Dobinda, Ambassador...
Publication of the fifth editions of the Practical Handbooks on the Operation of the 1965 Service and 1970 Evidence Conventions
The Permanent Bureau (PB) of the HCCH is pleased to announce the publication of the fifth editions of the Practical Handbooks on the Operation of the 1965 Service and 1970 Evidence Conventions. The 1965 Service and 1970 Evidence Conventions establish uniform frameworks of cooperation mechanisms to streamline, respectively, the transmission of documents for service abroad and the taking of...
First meeting of the Working Group dedicated to the Model Forms for Chapter II of the 1970 Evidence Convention
In March 2025, the Council on General Affairs and Policy (CGAP) approved the establishment of a Working Group (WG) comprised of delegates and other experts from a variety of geographical regions to finalise the Model Forms pertaining to Chapter II of the 1970 Evidence Convention (see Conclusion and Decision No 50 of CGAP 2025). The first meeting of the WG was held online on 11 July 2025, hosted...