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Foreign Limitation Periods Act 1984 (1984 c 16)

This Act addresses the recognition and application of limitation periods of foreign jurisdictions in UK court proceedings. It establishes that the relevant limitation period for a claim is that of the foreign law governing the substantive rights of the parties involved, provided the matter is not solely procedural. This measure ensures consistent legal outcomes in cross-border disputes and aligns with the principles of private international law. The Act facilitates predictability and fairness by applying foreign limitation rules, thus fostering international legal cooperation and reducing potential forum shopping within the UK legal system.

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Foreign Limitation Periods Act 1984 (1984 c 16)

This Act addresses the recognition and application of limitation periods of foreign jurisdictions in UK court proceedings. It establishes that the relevant limitation period for a claim is that of the foreign law governing the substantive rights of the parties involved, provided the matter is not solely procedural. This measure ensures consistent legal outcomes in cross-border disputes and aligns with the principles of private international law. The Act facilitates predictability and fairness by applying foreign limitation rules, thus fostering international legal cooperation and reducing potential forum shopping within the UK legal system.

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Foreign Limitation Periods Act 1984 (1984 c 16)

1 Application of foreign limitation law

[1ZA Overseas armed forces actions: restriction of foreign limitation law]

[1A . . .]

[1B Extension of limitation periods because of alternative dispute resolution in certain cross-border or domestic contractual [consumer contract] disputes]

2 Exceptions to section 1

3 Foreign judgments on limitation points

4 Meaning of law relating to limitation

[4A Actions relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles]

5 . . .

6 Application to Crown

7 Short title, commencement, transitional provision and extent

[8 Disapplication of sections 1, [1ZA,] 2 and 4 where [the law applicable to limitation is determined by other instruments]]

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