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Member State
United Kingdom
Themes
Type of document
Jurisprudence
Permanent link to the contribution
http://www.cahdidatabases.coe.int/C/Immunities/United Kingdom/2001/276
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THIS DOCUMENT CAN BE QUOTED AS FOLLOWS:
Database of the CAHDI "The immunities of States and international organisations" - contribution of United Kingdom - Jurisprudence of 11/04/2001

Banca Carige SpA Cassa Di Risparmio Geneva E Imperia v. Banco Nacional De Cuba and another

Author(ity)

High Court, Chancery Division (Companies Court)

Date of the decision, of the judgment

11/04/2001

Points of law

The immunity from enforcement proceedings of a central bank (section 14(4) State Immunity Act), is a relevant factor for a Court to consider when deciding whether to exercise a discretion allowing proceedings to be served outside the jurisdiction.

Summary of the case

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Sources

[2001] 3 All ER 923

Additional information (explanations, notes, etc.)

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