International Children
Information Zone - International Children
Brussels II child abduction: Trumping orders
Trumping orders are a valuable remedy when a court to which a child has been abducted within Europe refuses to make a return order.
Download the file 
trumping_orders.pdf (126.85KB)
CA Questionnaire
The document required by the central authority of the government of the United Kingdom in order to give authority for proceedings to be brought when a child has been abducted to this country from another country which is a signatory to the Hague convention. Please complete this and send it to us, preferably by fax and signed on pages 7 and 8. Please contact us if you need any help in completing it.
Download the file CAQuestionnaire.pdf (203.46KB)
Self help steps to prevent or minimise the risk of child abduction
Download the file preventing_abduction.pdf (99.04KB)
What is child abduction?
Child abduction is a criminal offence. Those abducting a child are vigorously pursued through international cooperation. This short note explains the background.
Download the file what_is_abduction.pdf (92.33KB)
Brief guide to applying to relocate with your child
A basic introduction about the importance of seeking permission before taking a child to live permanently abroad and the factors the English court will take into account. To the read with the more detailed article on the law on relocation cases, below
Download the file brief_relocation_guide.pdf (120.5KB)
List of Hague Countries
The law on relocation cases
A chapter for a SFLA book written by Ann Thomas on the law in relocation cases. The download will follow soon.
Taking children on holiday abroad
Hundreds of thousands of children are taken on holiday abroad each year. A number are on holiday with just one parent. Yet the law requires that both parents give permission for a child to be taken abroad, save in certain circumstances. Permission is invariably given but what happens when it is not given or the holiday takes place without permission being requested? This brief guide covers these areas.
Download the file holiday_abroad.pdf (129.42KB)
List of Brussels II Countries
Download the file brussels_countries.pdf (92.23KB)
Guide to Brussels II bis
Brussels II was changed in August 2005, primarily dealing with children issues. This note covers the important topics in the revised law with special reference to the impact on international children issues including child abductions and international recognition of child conduct orders.
Download the file brusselsii_bis.pdf (144.13KB)
