JURISDICTION

Treaties

Signed on In force on Title
31 March 1853 Agreement between Great Britain and France for fixing the Limits of Jurisdiction and other Rights of the French Government on the Territory of the French Settlement of Chandernagore in Bengal
14 October 1854 9 October 1855 Convention between Great Britain and Japan, for regulating the Admission of British Ships into the Ports of Japan
30 March 1856 Convention between Great Britain, France, and Russia respecting the Aland Islands
7 March 1857 Convention between Great Britain and France, relative to Portendic and Albreda
26 May 1857 Treaty between Great Britain, Austria, France, Prussia, Russia, and Switzerland, relative to Neuchatel
19 August 1858 Convention between Great Britain, Austria, France, Prussia, Russia, Sardinia and Turkey, relative to the Organisation of the Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia, with two Annexes thereto
28 November 1859 18 April 1860 Treaty between Great Britain and Honduras, respecting the Bay Islands, the Mosquito Indians, and the Rights and Claims of British Subjects
19 March 1861 Convention between Great Britain, Austria, France, Prussia, Russia, and Turkey, prolonging the occupation of Syria to June 5, 1861
6 May 1869 Treaty between Great Britain and Siam, respecting Quedah
21 April 1870 Decision and Award of the President of the United States on the Claims of Great Britain and Portugal to the Island of Bulama on the Western Coast of Africa, and to a certain portion of territory opposite to that Island on the Mainland
25 February 1871 Convention between Great Britain and the Netherlands, for the transfer to Great Britain of the Dutch Possessions on the Coast of Guinea
2 November 1871 Protocol additional to the Convention of February 25, 1871 between Great Britain and the Netherlands for the transfer to Great Britain of the Dutch Possessions on the Gold Coast, [Recruitment of Free Labourers]
25 September 1872 Protocol of Conference between Great Britain and Portugal, relative to their respective Claims to certain Territories formerly belonging to the Kings of Tembe and Mapoota, on the Eastern Coast of Africa, including the Islands of Imyack and Elephant, and agreeing to refer the same to Arbitration
31 July 1875 31 July 1875 Agreement between Great Britain and Egypt, respecting Judicial Reforms in Egypt (Extension to Great Britain and to British Subjects of Convention between France and Egypt of November 10, 1874, and between Germany and Egypt of May 5, 1875, as well as of any other arrangements which the Egyptian Government has made or may hereafter make with any Foreign Power respecting Judicial Reforms or Consular Tribunals)
2 September 1879 Convention between Great Britain [Germany, the United States] and the King and Government of Samoa for the government of the Town and District of Apia
7 March 1885 Protocol between Great Britain, Germany and Spain, respecting the Sovereignty of Spain over the Sulu Archipelago (Renunciation by Spain of Claims to Sovereignty in Borneo ; British North Borneo Company ; &c.)
8 January 1886 Protocol between Great Britain and Spain, respecting the Sovereignty of Spain over the Caroline and Pelew Islands
2 February 1891 2 February 1891 Declaration between Great Britain and Zanzibar, relative to the Exercise of Judicial Powers in Zanzibar
15 August 1892 Protocol relative to the Administration of the Lebanon
1 November 1893 Convention between Great Britain and the South African Republic, relative to the Affairs of Swaziland
6 April 1897 Convention between Great Britain and Siam undertaking on the part of Siam not to alienate certain Siamese Territories or grant Special Facilities without the consent of Great Britain
6 October 1902 Declaration between the United Kingdom and Siam relative to the States of Kelantan and Terengganu (to which is annexed the Draft of an Agreement to be concluded between Siam and the Rajahs of those States). Also an Exchange of Notes relative to the appointment of Advisers and Assistant Advisers of the Rajahs of Kelantan and Terengganu
25 February 1905 Convention between the United Kingdom and the United States of America respecting Extraterritorial Jurisdiction in Zanzibar
19 April 1905 Treaty between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Nicaragua with regard to the Mosquito Territory
27 April 1906 Convention between the United Kingdom and China respecting Tibet. (To which is annexed the Convention between the United Kingdom and Tibet, signed at Lhasa, September 7, 1904.)
13 December 1906 Agreement between the United Kingdom, France, and Italy respecting Abyssinia
13 December 1906 Agreement between the United Kingdom, France and Italy respecting the importation of Arms and Ammunition into Abyssina
10 March 1909 9 July 1909 Treaty between the United Kingdom and Siam (With Annexes of 10 March 1909)
29 July 1913 Declaration between the United Kingdom and Turkey concerning (1) Duties on Entering Turkey (2) Ad valoum duties convention (3) 'Temeltu' (4) Abolition of British Post Offices (5) Capitulations
23 March 1915 Agreement prolonging for 1 year the period which under the Agreement of January 13, 1905 provides for length of Lease of Khisimayu
22 August 1920 Agreement between Great Britain and Greece relating to the Suppression of the Capitulations in Egypt
9 December 1920 Agreement between Great Britain and Portugal relating to the Suppression of the Capitulations in Egypt
16 December 1920 Protocol Establishing the Permanent Court of International Justice
22 April 1921 Agreement between Great Britain and Norway relating to the Suppression of the Capitulations in Egypt
8 July 1921 Agreement between Great Britain and Sweden relating to the Suppression of the Capitulations in Egypt
14 July 1921 Agreement between Great Britain and Denmark relating to the Suppression of the Capitulations in Egypt
14 July 1925 30 March 1926 Treaty between the United Kingdom and Siam for the Revision of their Mutual Treaty Arrangements and Protocol concerning Jurisdiction applicable in Siam to British Subjects, &c.
30 October 1928 Agreement between His Majesty's Government in Great Britain and the Government of Germany, Denmark, France, Sweden and Czechoslovakia and the Government of Poland to submit the question of the Territorial Limits of the Jurisdiction of the International Commission of the Order to the Decision of the Permanent Court of International Justice
31 October 1929 Exchange of Notes between His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom and the Chinese Government regarding the Rendition of the British Concession at Chinkiang
17 February 1930 1 April 1930 Agreement between His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom and the Brazilian, Netherlands, Norwegian and United States Governments and the Chinese Government relating to the Chinese Courts in the International Settlement at Shanghai, with relative Exchange of Notes and Declaration
18 April 1930 1 October 1930 Convention between His Majesty and the President of the National Government of the Republic of China for the Rendition of Weihaiwei and Agreement regarding certain Facilities for His Majesty's Navy after Rendition [With Map and Two Plans]
8 August 1930 Exchange of Notes between His Majesty's Government in Canada and the Norwegian Government respecting Sovereignty over the Otto Sverdrup Islands
17 September 1930 Exchange of Notes between His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom and the Chinese Government regarding the Rendition of the British Concession at Amoy
18 November 1930 Exchange of Notes between His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom and the Norwegian Government respecting the Recognition of Norwegian Sovereignty over Jan Mayen Island
8 February 1933 1 April 1930 Exchanges of Notes between the Governments of the United Kingdom, Brazil, France, Netherlands, Norway and the United States and the Chinese Government renewing the Agreement and Exchange of Notes of February 17, 1930 relating to the Chinese Courts in the International Settlement at Shanghai
24 April 1937 Joint Communication and Notes concerning the International Position of Belgium
8 May 1937 15 October 1937 Final Act, Convention and other Documents regarding the Abolition of the Capitulations in Egypt
23 September 1940 Exchange of Letters between the United Kingdom and Poland concerning Polish Armed Forces - Death Sentences
22 November 1940 Protocol between the United Kingdom and Poland concerning Jurisdiction over the Polish Armed Forces
15 January 1941 Exchange of Notes between the United Kingdom and General de Gaulle respecting Jurisdiction over personnel of the Free French Forces
24 July 1941 Convention between India and France respecting the French Loge at Balasore
25 July 1941 Exchange of Letters between the United Kingdom and General de Gaulle concerning Collaboration between British and Free French Authorities in the Middle East
8 August 1941 Arrangement between Yemen and Aden regarding Procedure for Settlement of Frontier Cases
26 February 1942 22 September 1942 Treaty between His Majesty in respect of the United Kingdom and the President of the United States of Venezuela concerning the status of the Island of Patos
26 February 1942 Notes between the United Kingdom and Venezuela concerning the British Title to Soldado Rock
30 April 1942 Exchange of Notes regarding the Jurisdiction over members of the Free French Forces in British Colonial Territory
2 June 1942 Exchange of Notes between the United Kingdom and Brazil concerning Transfer of Itabira Properties to the Brazilian Government (also Deed of January 8, 1943)
27 July 1942 Exchange of Notes between the United Kingdom and the United States of America concerning Jurisdiction over members of the United States Armed Forces in the United Kingdom
29 September 1942 26 October 1942 Exchange of Notes between India and the United States of America concerning Jurisdiction over Criminal Offences by Armed Forces
10 June 1943 Exchange of Notes between the United Kingdom and the United States of America concerning Jurisdiction over Prizes in India
11 November 1943 Exchange of Notes between the United Kingdom and Czechoslovakia regarding Civil Claims against Czechoslovak armed Forces
10 February 1944 Exchange of Notes between the United States of America and Canada regarding the Jurisdiction of Criminal Offences for United States Armed Forces in Canada
6 April 1944 Protocol and Annex between the United Kingdom and Poland concerning Organisation and Employment of, and Jurisdiction over, Personnel of Polish Air Force
16 May 1944 Exchange of Notes between His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Belgian Government concerning Civil Administration and Jurisdiction in Belgian Territory liberated by an Allied Expeditionary Force
24 May 1944 Exchange of Notes between the United States of America and Canada regarding Jurisdiction over Prizes
27 July 1944 Exchange of Notes regarding Civil Administration and Jurisdiction in Liberated Territory (with Notes and Memorandum of Agreement)
25 August 1944 Exchange of Notes regarding Arrangements to be Made in French Continental Territory Liberated by Allied forces Under Supreme Allied Commander (I. Administration and Jurisdiction, II. Currencey and Mutual Aid, III. Property, IV. Publicity and V. Distribution of Relief Supplies for Civilian Population)
24 November 1944 Exchange of Notes and Memo of agreement between the United Kingdom and Greece concerning Civil Administration, Jurisdiction and relief arising out of Military Operations
20 December 1944 Exchange of Notes regarding Jurisdiction over Merchant Seamen not subject to Allied Service Law
1 June 1945 Exchange of Notes concerning Jurisdiction over Merchant Seaman in French Territory
7 July 1945 Agreement regarding Jurisdiction over British Armed Forces in Chinese Territory and Chinese Forces in India and Burma
4 July 1946 4 July 1946 Agreement between His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom and the Government of the Republic of Iceland concerning the Transfer of Reykjavil Airfield to the Icelandic Government (with Exchange of Notes)
8 October 1946 Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine: Agreement between the British and American Zones of Germany concerning an Anglo-American Rhine Transport Control Committee
1 November 1946 Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of Syria concerning the Settlement of Pending Cases before the Syrian Mixed Courts
22 January 1947 Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Lebanese Government concerning the Settlement of Pending Cases before the Lebanese Mixed Courts
29 May 1947 Agreement between the United States and United Kingdom Military Governments in Germany concerning Reorganisation of Bi-zonal Economic Agencies (United Kingdom and United States Zones of Occupation in Germany) pending Creation of Administrative and Governmental Institutions for Germany as a whole
17 December 1947 17 December 1947 Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the United States of America amending certain terms of the Bizonal Fusion Agreement signed at New York on 2nd December, 1946
19 June 1948 17 September 1953 Convention on the International Recognition of Rights in Aircraft
24 July 1948 24 July 1948 Protocol, Annex and Letters on the handover of OGADEN to Ethiopia.
31 December 1948 31 December 1948 Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the United States of America prolonging the Bizonal Fusion Agreement of 2nd December, 1946 as amended by the Agreement of 17th December, 1947
31 March 1949 Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain an Northern Ireland and the Government of the United States of America prolonging the Bizonal Fusion Agreement of 2nd December, 1946 as amended by the Agreement of 17th December, 1947 [UK Drawing Rights - 'Bissell Formula']
28 April 1949 Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands and the United States of America for the Establishment of an International Authority for the Ruhr
30 June 1949 30 June 1949 Exchange of Notes between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the United States of America, further prolonging the Bizonal Fusion Agreement of 2nd December 1946 as amended by the Agreement of 17th December 1947
19 April 1952 Exchange of Notes concerning the Exercise of Jurisdiction over all individuals who are subjects of the Rulers of:- Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Kuwait, Qatar, Muscat and Oman or any of the Trucial States
25 July 1952 Agreement between the Governments of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the United States of America relating to the Termination of the Functions of the International Authority for the Ruhr and of the Agreement for the Establishment of an International Authority for the Ruhr
14 October 1952 Revival on behalf of Ceylon of the Exchange of Notes of 9 March 1940 on Reciprocal Judicial Assistance between the Courts of Justice of Ceylon and Japan in Civil and Criminal Cases
10 November 1952 Convention relating to the reform of the International Jurisdicton in the Tangier Zone
26 October 1953 26 October 1953 Protocol on the Exercise of Criminal Jurisdiction over United Nations Forces in Japan [together with Agreed Official Minutes]
10 January 1955 Exchange of Letters between the Sultan of Muscat and HM Consul General, Muscat on an extension of the jurisdiction exercised by the consular court to cover any member of HM Armed Forces, Levy of Police Forces under the authority of HM Government.
22 November 1956 Capitulations - Northern Zone - Exchange of Notes
5 June 1957 6 February 1958 Jurisdiction - Exchange of Letters, relinquishing to Muscat, jurisdiction over Indian Nationals Amends, to that effect, Exchange of Letters 20 December 1951
4 March 1958 1 July 1958 Agreement for the reference of Appeals from the Supreme Court of the Federation of Malaya to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
20 April 1959 12 June 1962 European Convention on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters [ETS No. 30]
10 December 1963 Agreement for the reference of Appeals from the Federal Court of Malaysia to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council Amending the Agreement for the reference of Appeals from the Supreme Court of the Federation of Malaya to the Judicial Committee dated 04:03:1958
15 November 1965 23 October 1978 Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law and Recognition of Decrees relating to Adoptions