| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act to enable the United Kingdom to ratify the Convention on the law applicable to trusts and on their recognition which was signed on behalf of the United Kingdom on 10th January 1986. |
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| Citation | 1987 c. 14 |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 9 April 1987 |
Status: Current legislation | |
| Text of the Recognition of Trusts Act 1987 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. | |
The Recognition of Trusts Act 1987 was enacted in the UK as an UK Act of Parliament to ensure trusts are consistently recognized across borders. The Act implemented the Hague Trust Convention, which enables UK courts to handle trusts with international elements, improving clarity for cross-border asset management.