Explanatory note

This Order extends Part I of the Foreign Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Act 1933 to the judgments of the superior courts of Tonga and makes certain provisions regarding the registration and enforcement of such judgments.

Relevant judgments given after the 17th December 1980 will be enforceable in the United Kingdom upon registration in the High Court, the Court of Session or the Supreme Court of Judicature in Northern Ireland.