Kingdom of Belgium v. E.M.J.C.H.

Abstract

Belligerent Occupation — Legislative Functions of Occupant — Illegal Enactments of Occupant — Effect of Inter — Allied Declaration of 1943 relating to Unlawful Dispossession by German Occupation Authorities — Belgian Decree-Law of 1944 — Enforceability before Dutch Courts.

Recognition of Acts of Foreign States and Governments — Exterritorial Effect of Decrees — Decree of Belgian Government-in-Exile concerning Offences Committed during Occupation of Belgium — Defendant Resident in Holland — Irrelevance of Political Nature of Decree if Not Contrary to ordre public of State of the forum.