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Children participation in 1980 Hague Proceedings – Where are we now?

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Date:8 APR 2024
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Mani Singh Basi Barrister 4PB
Carolina Marín Pedreño Partner and Head of Children Department  Dawson Cornwell LLP
Sacha Lee Associate Solicitor Dawson Cornwell LLP

 

This article considers the updated case law in respect of the participation of children in 1980 Hague Convention proceedings. In particular the recent authorities of Re D (a Child) (Abduction: Child’s Objections: Representation of Child Party) [2023] EWCA Civ 1047 and C v M (A Child) (Abduction: Representation of Child Party) [2023] EWCA Civ 1449 are considered and the practical points practitioners working in this field need to be alive to is outlined.  

The full article has published in the March issue of Family Law. 

 

 

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