Founded in 1893, the conference develops conventions that help countries coordinate rules on questions such as family obligations, inheritance and which country's law applies to a dispute. It is separate from courts that prosecute crimes or arbitrate disputes. This distinction helps explain why The Hague hosts several bodies with similar-sounding legal names. Its institutional role explains its place in the city; treat it as context for understanding international law.
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