Agreement Between Great Britain and Denmark Relating to the Suppression of the Capitulations in Egypt
An agreement concluded between the British and Danish governments in Copenhagen on 14 July 1921, in order to regulate legal relations between Danish citizens and the court system in Egypt. Ratifications were not exchanged for this agreement, since that was not required by its provisions, and the agreement went into effect. It was registered in the League of Nations Treaty Series on 20 August 1921.[1]
Background
The
The Capitulations system also prevailed in Egypt, which was under actual British rule from 1882 onward. Following the
Terms of the agreement
In article 1, the Danish government renounced all privileges to its citizens in Egypt in exchange for their protection under the British system. Article 2 stipulated for the abolition of Danish consular courts throughout Egypt. Article 3 stipulated that Danish citizens in Egypt shall enjoy the same privileges as British citizens. Article 4 stipulated that Danish consular agents shall retain their diplomatic privileges as before. Article 5 determined which Anglo-Danish treaties shall remain valid under the new arrangements.
See also
- Agreement between Great Britain and Greece Relating to the Suppression of the Capitulations in Egypt (1920)
- Agreement between Great Britain and Norway Relating to the Suppression of the Capitulations in Egypt (1921)
- Agreement between Great Britain and Portugal Relating to the Suppression of the Capitulations in Egypt (1920)
- Agreement between Great Britain and Sweden Relating to the Suppression of the Capitulations in Egypt (1921)
- Montreux Convention Regarding the Abolition of the Capitulations in Egypt
Notes
- ^ League of Nations Treaty Series, vol. 6, pp. 182-185.