S. v. S., 2003 SLT 344

INCADAT legal file Hague parental abduction

Removal wrongful and return ordered; the father was actually exercising his rights of custody and none of the exceptions had been proved to the standard required under the Convention.

Re H. (Abduction: Child of 16) [2000] 2 FLR 51

INCADAT legal file Hague parental abduction

In respect of the elder child: The Convention was not applicable, the child having attained the age of 16 by the date of the hearing. In respect of the younger child: Return ordered; the removal was wrongful and none of the exceptions had been proved to the standard required under the Convention.