The child, a boy, was 14 months at the date of the alleged wrongful removal. He had lived in the United States since birth. The parents were married and had joint rights of custody. On 25 September 1992 the mother took the child to England, her State of origin.
The father filed for the return of the child shortly thereafter.
On 19 February 1993 the mother’s application for a visa to visit the United States was refused.
