Hearings
England & Wales
22 Jan 1987 [1987] Ch 419; [1987] 2 WLR 1229; [1987] 1 All ER 890, Ch D
27 Apr 1988 [1989] Ch 309; [1988] 3 WLR 1159; [1988] 3 All ER 257, CA
In re International Tin Council
Subject Matter
COMPANY — Winding up — International organisation — Organisation created by treaty — Headquarters of organisation in United Kingdom — Organisation insolvent — Whether jurisdiction in court to wind up international organisation — Companies Act 1985, ss 665, 666(1), 671
[1987] Ch 419; [1989] Ch 309; [1987] 2 WLR 1229; [1988] 3 WLR 1159
INTERNATIONAL LAW — Treaty — International organisation — Immunity from suit — Organisation insolvent — Petition for winding up — Whether organisation subject to jurisdiction of English court — International Organisations Act 1968, s 1 — International Tin Council (Immunities and Privileges) Order 1972, art 6(1)
[1987] Ch 419; [1989] Ch 309; [1987] 2 WLR 1229; [1988] 3 WLR 1159
Appellate History
In re International Tin Council [1987] Ch 419; [1987] 2 WLR 1229; [1987] 1 All ER 890, Ch D
Decision of Millett J affirmed
In re International Tin Council [1989] Ch 309; [1988] 3 WLR 1159; [1988] 3 All ER 257, CA