HCCH Public Consultation on Parallel Proceedings and Related Actions Draft Text

The Working Group established under the auspices of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) to deal with the Jurisdiction Project has developed draft provisions for a possible convention (Draft Text) to address parallel proceedings and related actions taking place in multiple States, acknowledging the primary role of both jurisdictional rules and the doctrine of forum non conveniens.

The Permanent Bureau of the HCCH is seeking feedback on whether the Draft Text would, in practice, assist in addressing such matters and how the provisions in the Draft Text could be improved. Responses received from this consultation will be submitted to the governing body of the HCCH, the Council of General Affairs and Policy (CGAP), where, in March 2026, CGAP will decide on the next steps for the project.

This is a worldwide consultation. The HCCH especially encourages comments from experts, practitioners and judges with experience in cross-border litigation, and private international law more broadly. This consultation is being conducted in English, French and Spanish.

The deadline for responding is 9:00, 26 January 2026, CET.

Enquiries can be sent to secretariat@hcch.net. Further information is available here.