The Service Handbook offers detailed explanations of the general operation of the 1965 Service Convention, as well as authoritative commentaries on the major issues that have arisen in practice over the past sixty years.
The Handbook is intended to assist users of the 1965 Service Convention - including Central Authorities, government officials, courts, counsel and legal practitioners - by providing practical guidance on its implementation and operation. This new edition, which replaces the fourth edition published in 2016, incorporates recent developments, court decisions, and practical examples provided by a wide range of experts, as well as updates from the meeting of the Special Commission held in July 2024. Importantly, the Service Handbook includes research and analysis on the use of information technology in the operation of the Convention. As such, the Handbook is an essential resource for anyone involved in implementing and applying the 1965 Service Convention.
