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Afghanistan
All primary courts of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan are the relevant court(s) for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Argentina
The Argentine Republic declares that all competent courts of the Argentine Republic, as determined in accordance with the laws and regulations of the judicial system of the Argentine Republic, are the relevant courts for the purposes of Article 1(h) and Chapter XII of this Convention.
The original version of this declaration was submitted in Spanish
Australia
The Government of Australia declares that, in accordance with Article 53, the following courts are the relevant courts for the purposes of Article l and Chapter XII of the Convention: the Federal Court of Australia; the Supreme Court of New South Wales; the Supreme Court of Victoria; the Supreme Court of Queensland; the Supreme Court of South Australia; the Supreme Court of Western Australia; the Supreme Court of Tasmania; the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory; the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory; and the Supreme Court of Norfolk Island.
Bangladesh
The People’s Republic of Bangladesh declares that The Supreme Court of Bangladesh is the relevant Court of Bangladesh under the CTC} for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Brazil
The Federative Republic of Brazil declares that all of the competent courts of the Federative Republic of Brazil, as determined in accordance with the laws and regulations of the judicial system of the Federative Republic of Brazil, are the relevant court(s) for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of this Convention.
Cameroun
La République du Cameroun déclare que les tribunaux civils compétents en vertu de la législation camerounaise en matière d’organisation judiciaire, sont compétents aux fins de l’application de l’article premier et du chapitre XII de la Convention.
Canada
Le gouvernement du Canada déclare, en vertu de l’article 53 de la Convention, que pour toute question de compétence fédérale, les juridictions supérieures des provinces et territoires sont compétentes aux fins de l’article premier et du Chapitre XII de la Convention.
Le gouvernement du Canada déclare, en vertu de l’article 53 de la Convention, que les tribunaux suivants sont les tribunaux pertinents pour toute question de compétence provinciale et territoriale aux fins de l’article premier et du Chapitre XII de la Convention: en Alberta ‒ la Cour du Banc de la Reine; en Colombie-Britannique ‒ la Cour suprême; au Manitoba – la Cour du Banc de la Reine; en Nouvelle-Écosse ‒ la Cour suprême; au Nunavut – la Cour de justice du Nunavut; en Ontario ‒ la Cour supérieure de justice; au Québec ‒ la Cour supérieure; en Saskatchewan ‒ la Cour du Banc de la Reine; à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador ‒ la Division de première instance de la Cour suprême; et aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest ‒ la Cour suprême.
A compter du 1er octobre 2014, en vertu d’une déclaration subséquente, le gouvernement du Canada déclare, conformément à l’article 53 de la Convention, qu’aux fins de l’article premier et du Chapitre XII de la Convention, à l’Ile-du-Prince-Edouard, la Cour suprême de l’Ile-du-Prince-Edouard est le tribunal pertinent pour toute question de compétence provinciale et, au Yukon, la Cour suprême du Yukon est le tribunal pertinent pour toute question de compétence territoriale.
A compter du 1er juillet 2016, en vertu d’une déclaration subséquente, le gouvernement du Canada déclare, conformément à l’article 53 de la Convention, qu’aux fins de l’article premier et du Chapitre XII de la Convention, au Nouveau-Brunswick, la cour du Banc de la Reine du Nouveau-Brunswick est le tribunal pertinent pour toute question de compétence provinciale.
Cape Verde
Form No. 11 (Declaration under Article 53)
The Republic of Cape Verde declares that all courts with competent jurisdiction under the laws of Cape Verde are the relevant courts for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
China
5. Declaration under Article 53 of the Convention: The intermediate people’s courts where the headquarters of relevant airlines of the PRC are located have jurisdictions over aircraft equipment leasing disputes covered by the Convention.
Congo
La République du Congo déclare que les tribunaux congolais sont compétents aux fins de l’application de l’article premier et du Chapitre XII de la Convention.
Costa Rica
Declaration under Article 53
The Government of the Republic of Costa Rica considers that the ordinary courts constitutionally established by law shall have the authority to hear and determine any dispute arising between the contracting parties or, failing that, the arbitration mechanism at the option of the same parties.
Côte d’Ivoire
article 53
L’Etat de Côte d’Ivoire déclare que les juridictions ivoiriennes sont compétentes aux fins de l’application de l’article premier et du Chapitre XII de la Convention.
[Cette déclaration a été notifiée à UNIDROIT par le Gouvernement de Côte d’Ivoire, en tant que déclaration subséquente conformément à l’article 57(1) de la Convention, le 12 juin 2019, et conformément à l’article 57(2) de la Convention elle a pris effet le 1er janvier 2020.]
Cyprus
Article 53
The Republic of Cyprus declares that the District courts of the Republic of Cyprus, are the relevant courts for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention
Egypt
The Arab Republic of Egypt declares that, in accordance with Article 53 of the Convention, the Egyptians Courts shall be competent inside the territory of the Arab Republic of Egypt regarding the implementation of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
[This declaration was notified to UNIDROIT by the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, as a subsequent declaration pursuant to Article 57(1) of the Convention, on 7 November 2019, and in accordance with Article 57(2) of the Convention it will take effect on 1 June 2020.]
The original version of this declaration was submitted in Arabic
Ghana
Article 53
The Republic of Ghana declares that the High Court of the Republic of Ghana is the relevant court for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Iceland
Declaration under Article 53
Pursuant to Article 53 of the Convention, Iceland declares that the District Court of Reykjavik (Héraðsdómur Reykjavíkur) is the relevant court for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
India
(v) Form No. 11 (Declaration under Article 53)
All the High Courts within their respective territorial jurisdiction are the relevant courts for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Indonesia
Indonesia declares that [all] courts with the competent jurisdiction under the laws of Indonesia are the relevant courts for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Kazakhstan
Form No. 11 (Declaration under Article 53)
The Republic of Kazakhstan declares that relevant courts for purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention shall be all courts of the Republic of Kazakhstan that have jurisdiction over the relevant dispute in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
[This declaration was notified to UNIDROIT by the Republic of Kazakhstan, as a subsequent declaration pursuant to Article 57(1) of the Convention, on 16 November 2012, and in accordance with Article 57(2) of the Convention it took effect on 1 June 2013.
See text of the previous declaration below.
[On 15 March 2011 the Republic of Kazakhstan notified UNIDROIT, pursuant to Article 57(1) of the Convention, of the making of this subsequent declaration. In accordance with Article 57(2) of the Convention, this subsequent declaration took effect on 1 October 2011.
On 16 November 2012 the Republic of Kazakhstan notified UNIDROIT, pursuant to Article 58(1) of the Convention, of the withdrawal of its subsequent declaration made on 15 March 2011. The withdrawal took effect on 1 June 2013.
Form No. 11 (Declaration under Article 53)
Courts of primary jurisdictions within their territorial jurisdiction are the relevant court(s) for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.]
Kenya
Kenya declares that, The High Court of Kenya and the Court of Appeal of Kenya are the relevant court(s) for the purposes of Article (1) and chapter XII of the convention.
Kyrgyzstan
Declaration under Article 53 of the Convention
The Kyrgyz Republic declares that the relevant courts for the purposes of article 1 and Chapter II of the Convention are all courts of the Kyrgyz Republic that have jurisdiction over the relevant dispute in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Luxembourg
Le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg fait sans préjudice de l’exercice futur par la Communauté européenne de ses compétences les déclarations suivantes:
– aux fins de l’article 53 de la Convention, le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg déclare que les cours et tribunaux civils compétents en vertu de la législation luxembourgeoise applicable en matière d’organisation judiciaire sont compétents aux fins de l’application de l’article premier et du Chapitre XII de la Convention du Cap;
Madagascar
Form No. 11 (Declaration under Article 53)
The Republic of Madagascar declares that the Malagasy courts and tribunals are competent for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Malawi
Form No. 11 (Declaration under Article 53)
The Republic of Malawi declares that, the High Court of Malawi and the Supreme Court of Appeal of Malawi are the relevant courts for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Malaysia
Malaysia declares that all courts with competent jurisdiction under the laws of Malaysia are the relevant courts for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Malta
Pursuant to Article 53 of the Convention, it is declared that the First Hall of the Civil Court is the relevant court for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Mexico
For the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention, the relevant courts will be the courts legally constituted and invested with the Mexican Judicial Power.
Mongolia
Mongolia declares that all courts with competent jurisdiction under the laws of Mongolia are the relevant court for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Myanmar
(iv) Form No. 11 (Declaration under Article 53)
The courts Kyauktada Township Court, Yangon Divisional Court are the relevant courts for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Netherlands
Pursuant to Article 53 of the Convention, the Kingdom of the Netherlands declares that the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba courts and tribunals with competence by virtue of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba legislation relating to judicial organization are competent for the purpose of the application of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
New Zealand
New Zealand declares, in accordance with Article 53, that the following courts are the relevant courts for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention:
the High Court, with right of appeal to the Court of Appeal and to the Supreme Court with leave of that Court.
Nigeria
The Federal Republic of Nigeria declares that the Federal High Court established under Section 249 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 is the relevant court for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
[This declaration was notified to UNIDROIT by the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as a subsequent declaration pursuant to Article 57(1) of the Convention, on 26 March 2007, and in accordance with Article 57(2) of the Convention it took effect on 1 October 2007.]
Oman
All primary courts are the relevant court(s) for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Pakistan
Pakistan declares that the following court(s):
The High Court of Balochistan;
The Lahore High Court;
The Peshawar High Court; and
The High Court of Sindh
Within their respective territorial jurisdiction, are the relevant court(s) for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Panama
As to Article 53 of the Convention, in accordance with the internal laws of the Republic of Panama, the relevant courts are as follows:
– ordinary courts;
– administrative courts;
– the civil aviation authority;
– those advisory bodies exercising supervisory functions in respect of financial institutions and insurance companies (superintendencias);
– arbitral tribunals,
subject to the powers vested in them by the internal laws of the Republic of Panama.
Paraguay
With respect to Article 53:
The Republic of Paraguay declares that all of the competent courts of the Republic of Paraguay, as determined in accordance with the laws and regulations of the Paraguayan Judicial System, are the relevant court(s) for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of this Convention.
Qatar
Form No. 11 (declarations under Article 53):
The State of Qatar declares that the primary courts are “total courts” and considers the courts concerned for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Agreement.
République démocratique du Congo
Déclaration en vertu de l’article 53
La République Démocratique de Congo déclare que les cours et tribunaux congolais sont compétents aux fins de l’application de l’article 1er et du Chapitre XII de la Convention.
Russian Federation
Pursuant to Article 53 of the Convention, the Russian Federation declares that any dispute relating to the Convention and Protocol is to be resolved by the arbitration courts of the Russian Federation.
Rwanda
The Commercial Court and The Commercial High Court
are the relevant court(s) for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
San Marino
Declaration under Article 53
Pursuant Article 53 of the Convention, the Republic of San Marino declares that the Single Court of the Republic of San Marino is the relevant court for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Sénégal
(v) Formulaire N° 11 (Déclaration en vertu de l’article 53)
La République du Sénégal déclare que les tribunaux sénégalais sont compétents aux fins de l’application de l’article premier et du Chapitre XII de la Convention.
Sierra Leone
Declaration under Article 53
The Republic of Sierra Leone declares that, the High Court of the Republic of Sierra Leone is the relevant court for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Singapore
Form No. 11 (Declaration under Article 53)
Singapore declares that the High Court of the Republic of Singapore is the relevant court for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Spain
Declaration pursuant to Article 53:
The Kingdom of Spain declares that the all courts and competent authorities in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Spain will be the relevant courts for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
[On 27 November 2015, the Government of the Kingdom of Spain notified to UNIDROIT, pursuant to Article 57(1) of the Convention, of the making of a subsequent declaration and in accordance with Article 57(2) of the Convention, this subsequent declaration took effect on 1 June 2016.]
Togo
Au titre de l’article 53
La République Togolaise déclare que les Tribunaux Togolais sont compétents pour connaître de l’application de l’article premier et du chapitre XII de la présente convention.
[Le 26 septembre 2011, la République togolaise a notifié à UNIDROIT, conformément à l’article 57(1) de la Convention, cette déclaration subséquente. Conformément à l’article 57(2) de la Convention, cette déclaration subséquente a pris effet le 1er avril 2012.]
Uganda
Declaration pursuant to Article 53
The Republic of Uganda declares that, the Hight Court of the Republic of Uganda and the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Uganda are the relevant court(s) for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
[This declaration, deposited on 11 October 2024, will enter into force on 1 February 2025]
Ukraine
For the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of this Convention the relevant “courts” are the courts of general jurisdiction.
United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates declares that all primary courts within their respective territorial jurisdictions are the relevant court(s) for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
United Kingdom
Pursuant to Article 53 of the Convention, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland declares that the following courts are the relevant courts for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention: the High Court of Justice in England and Wales, the Court of Session in Scotland, the High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland, the Supreme Court of Gibraltar, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands and the Royal Court of Guernsey.
As from 1 January 2018, by virtue of subsequent declarations, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland declares, pursuant to Articles 52(4) and 53 of the Convention, that, in Bermuda the relevant “court” for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention is the Supreme Court of Bermuda and that in the Isle of Man the relevant court for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention is the High Court of Justice of the Isle of Man.
Uzbekistan
Pursuant Article 53 of the Convention, the Republic of Uzbekistan declares that the economic courts of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regions and city of Tashkent are the relevant courts for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.
Viet Nam
Socialist Republic of Viet Nam declares that the People’s Court at Provincial level are the relevant court(s) for the purposes of Article 1 and Chapter XII of the Convention.