Comparative law is the study of differences and similarities between different jurisdictions, including civil-law systems, common-law systems and religious legal systems.
Comparative law has become of increasing practical importance for two reasons. First, the globalisation of world trade means that commercial lawyers are often required to work with colleagues and clients from unfamiliar jurisdictions. The second reason is the increasing harmonisation of laws between previously separate jurisdictions, as with the European Union and the Union of South American Nations.
Comparative law is closely related to private international law and the harmonisation of law.
Another key aspect of comparative law is the idea of uniform law. There are two main sources of international uniform law: The Hague Conference on Private International Law and the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law.
The statutory mission of the HCC is to work for the progressive unification of private international law in a wide range of areas, from commercial law to international civil procedure and from child protection to matters of marriage and personal status. This involves finding internationally agreed approaches to issues such as jurisdiction of the courts, applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of judgments.
comparative law-сравнительное право
