The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction is an international treaty aimed at protecting children from international abduction by a parent or guardian. When a child is wrongfully taken or retained across borders, the treaty facilitates their prompt return to their country of habitual residence. It involves cooperation between countries to ensure that custody issues are resolved in the child's best interests. The convention applies to countries that have adopted it and seeks to deter abduction by establishing legal frameworks for intervention and resolution.