This Practice Note considers the application of the Foreign Limitation Periods Act 1984 (FLPA 1984). It discusses the general rule that English law will not be automatically applicable when determining limitation periods in proceedings that have an international element, as well as looking at when and how FLPA 1984 will be applied in practice. It also considers the decision in the Iraqi Civilian litigation and explains the exceptions that might apply pursuant to FLPA 1984, such as the exemptions of public policy, undue hardship and the application of Rome I or Rome II.