http://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2003/2201/bodyCouncil Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 of 27 November 2003 concerning jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and the matters of parental responsibility, repealing Regulation (EC) No 1347/2000 (revoked)Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 of 27 November 2003 concerning jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and the matters of parental responsibility, repealing Regulation (EC) No 1347/2000King's Printer of Acts of Parliamenthttps://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/eu-exit/https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02003R2201-20050301texttext/xmlen2024-09-12Expert Participation2020-12-31 CHAPTER ISCOPE AND DEFINITIONSScopeArticle 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DefinitionsArticle 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHAPTER IIJURISDICTIONSECTION 1Divorce, legal separation and marriage annulmentGeneral jurisdictionArticle 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CounterclaimArticle 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Conversion of legal separation into divorceArticle 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exclusive nature of jurisdiction under Articles 3, 4 and 5Article 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Residual jurisdictionArticle 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SECTION 2Parental responsibilityGeneral jurisdictionArticle 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Continuing jurisdiction of the child's former habitual residenceArticle 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jurisdiction in cases of child abductionArticle 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Return of the childArticle 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prorogation of jurisdictionArticle 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jurisdiction based on the child's presenceArticle 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Residual jurisdictionArticle 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Transfer to a court better placed to hear the caseArticle 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SECTION 3Common provisionsSeising of a CourtArticle 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Examination as to jurisdictionArticle 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Examination as to admissibilityArticle 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lis pendens and dependent actionsArticle 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Provisional, including protective, measuresArticle 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHAPTER IIIRECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENTSECTION 1RecognitionRecognition of a judgmentArticle 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grounds of non-recognition for judgments relating to divorce, legal separation or marriage annulmentArticle 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grounds of non-recognition for judgments relating to parental responsibilityArticle 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prohibition of review of jurisdiction of the court of originArticle 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Differences in applicable lawArticle 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Non-review as to substanceArticle 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stay of proceedingsArticle 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SECTION 2Application for a declaration of enforceabilityEnforceable judgmentsArticle 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jurisdiction of local courtsArticle 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ProcedureArticle 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Decision of the courtArticle 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Notice of the decisionArticle 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appeal against the decisionArticle 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Courts of appeal and means of contestArticle 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stay of proceedingsArticle 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Partial enforcementArticle 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SECTION 3Provisions common to Sections 1 and 2DocumentsArticle 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Absence of documentsArticle 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Certificate concerning judgments in matrimonial matters and certificate concerning judgments on parental responsibilityArticle 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SECTION 4Enforceability of certain judgments concerning rights of access and of certain judgments which require the return of the childScopeArticle 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rights of accessArticle 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Return of the childArticle 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rectification of the certificateArticle 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Effects of the certificateArticle 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DocumentsArticle 45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SECTION 5Authentic instruments and agreementsArticle 46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SECTION 6Other provisionsEnforcement procedureArticle 47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Practical arrangements for the exercise of rights of accessArticle 48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CostsArticle 49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Legal aidArticle 50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Security, bond or depositArticle 51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Legalisation or other similar formalityArticle 52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHAPTER IVCOOPERATION BETWEEN CENTRAL AUTHORITIES IN MATTERS OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITYDesignationArticle 53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .General functionsArticle 54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cooperation on cases specific to parental responsibilityArticle 55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Placement of a child in another Member StateArticle 56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Working methodArticle 57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MeetingsArticle 58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHAPTER VRELATIONS WITH OTHER INSTRUMENTSRelation with other instrumentsArticle 59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Relations with certain multilateral conventionsArticle 60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Relation with the Hague Convention of 19 October 1996 on Jurisdiction, Applicable law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of ChildrenArticle 61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scope of effectsArticle 62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Treaties with the Holy SeeArticle 63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHAPTER VITRANSITIONAL PROVISIONSArticle 64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHAPTER VIIFINAL PROVISIONSReviewArticle 65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Member States with two or more legal systemsArticle 66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Information on central authorities and languages acceptedArticle 67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Information relating to courts and redress proceduresArticle 68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amendments to the AnnexesArticle 69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CommitteeArticle 70. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Repeal of Regulation (EC) No 1347/2000Article 71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Entry into forceArticle 72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Regulations revoked (S.) (31.12.2020) by The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family, Civil Partnership and Marriage (Same Sex Couples)) (EU Exit) (Scotland) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2019 (S.S.I. 2019/104), regs. 1, 3 (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.S.I. 2020/441, regs. 1(2)(a), 16); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)Regulation revoked (E.W.N.I.) (31.12.2020) by The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/519), regs. 1(1), 3 (with reg. 8) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1574, regs. 1, 5(2)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)