Extending the Regulatory Powers Granted by the Private International Law Act 2020

Resolution’s response to the Ministry of Justice's consultation on extending the Regulatory Powers Granted by the Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020.

Resolution has responded to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on extending the Regulatory Powers Granted by the Private International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Act 2020

This response was prepared by Resolution’s International Committee. View our response in full.


Resolution believes that the powers that the Secretary of State has to make regulations for the purposes of implementing private international law agreements contained in Section 2 of the PILA should be extended for five years from 13th Dec 2025.

“The powers facilitate the speedy and efficient implementation of private international law (PIL) agreements into domestic law through the use of secondary legislation. The powers also allow for the quick and efficient updating or amending of PIL agreements that have already been implemented into domestic law through secondary legislation.”

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Resolution,
April 2025
 

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