International Private Law: Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Judgments (P03238)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LAW-P-P03238

This course deals with civil jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments, issues which have been central to recent developments within International Private Law. It will consider the provisions contained in EU instruments, focusing on the Brussels I Regulation but also looking at the Insolvency Regulation and Brussels II bis Regulation. The course will also examine proposals for reform of these instruments. In addition there will be consideration of appropriate Hague Private International Law Conventions, especially the recent Choice of Court Convention and the proposals for a general Convention on jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments.

? Keywords : International private law; conflicts of law; jurisdiction; judgments

Entry Requirements

? Special Arrangements for Entry : None

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should be able to demonstrate (1) a critical knowledge and understanding of the principles and rules of EU Regulations, Hague Convention, and other instruments on civil jurisdiction and recognition and enforcement of judgments; (2) a familiarity with the main primary and secondary source materials in this area; (3) an ability to comment critically and engage in debate on the issues examined.