The Evidence Handbook offers detailed explanations on the general operation of the 1970 Evidence Convention, as well as authoritative commentaries on the major issues that have arisen in practice over the past fifty years.
The Handbook is intended to assist users of the 1970 Evidence Convention - including Central Authorities, government officials, courts, counsel and legal practitioners - by providing practical guidance on its implementation and operation. This new edition, which replaces the fourth edition published in 2020, incorporates recent developments, court decisions, and practical examples provided by a wide range of experts, as well as updates from the meeting of the Special Commission held in July 2024. In addition, the Evidence Handbook incorporates key segments from the Guide to Good Practice on the Use of Video-Link under the 1970 Evidence Convention published in 2020. As such, the Handbook is an essential resource for anyone involved in implementing and applying the 1970 Evidence Convention.
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The 5th edition of the Practical Handbook on the Operation of the Evidence Convention (2025) is available in both paper and e-Book format (in English, French and Spanish):
- Paper version
ISBN: 978-90-835599-1-9
€ 225
To place your order, please fill in the order form available here. - e-Book version
ISBN: 978-90-835599-7-1
€ 165 / 191 $
To purchase the digital version of the Handbook, please first read the “Important notice before purchase” and then use the following link.
National or Contact Organs and Central Authorities of Members seeking to obtain access to the e-books are invited to send an e-mail to [email protected]. Please include the name of the National or Contact Organ or the name of the Central Authority requesting access.