1. What are the applicable legal frameworks relating to the recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments?
What are the main international treaties or conventions that apply?
No multilateral international treaties or conventions apply in relation to the enforcement of foreign judgments in civil and commercial matters. However, advice should be taken as to whether a bilateral treaty or agreement may apply between the UK and a relevant foreign jurisdiction which the UK has extended to Jersey.
What legal principles apply if there is no applicable international treaty or convention?
Statutory enforcement and recognition
Jersey has a statutory regime for the enforcement of judgments which is governed by the Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) (Jersey) Law 1960 (“1960 Law”) and subordinate legislation. The 1960 Law applies to judgments of certain courts of prescribed countries (currently in the British Isles) which give reciprocal treatment to Jersey judgments. The regime
