Republic of Somalia v. Woodhouse Drake and Carey (suisse) SA and Others

Abstract

Governments — Recognition of governments — Overthrow of Government of Somalia — International conference nominates provisional president — Interim government — Whether legitimate successor government — Whether entitled to State property — Money paid into court — Interim government instructs solicitors to obtain payment out — Whether solicitors having authority to act on behalf of Republic of Somalia

Recognition — Effect of recognition — Recognition of governments — United Kingdom policy of not recognizing governments — Effects — Dispute over whether regime is government — Approach of English courts — Whether interim regime constitutional successor government or insurgent regime — Whether regime has effective control of territory — Whether any dealings with United Kingdom Government — Whether receiving any international recognition — The law of England