International parental child abduction
Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)
This Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Rachel Gilmour MP, examines the issue of international parental child abduction—when one parent unlawfully removes a child across international borders. The debate will explore how the UK can better protect children caught in cross-border family disputes and improve coordination with international authorities and legal frameworks.
International parental child abduction affects vulnerable children and families involved in custody disputes across borders. It raises questions about safeguarding, consular support, and how effectively the UK enforces the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction, making it a matter of child protection and family law enforcement.
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