This was an application heard in the High Court. The court was concerned with the application under the inherent jurisdiction for the summary return of N (now aged 1 year 9 months, to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates).
Niamh Wilkie, a Barrister at 5SAH, considers what lessons can be learned from the case of Re T (Abduction: Protective Measures: Agreement to Return) heard by Lord Justice Cobb (UK). for Family Law Week.
Application by father for summary return of child from UK to Italy. Application dismissed, after mother’s Article 13(b) harm defence made out. Barrister for mother: Dr Charlotte Proudman, Goldsmith Chambers.
A summary of six international judgments presented at the International Academy of Family Lawyers’ Conference in Chile.
Amici are 83 Italian organisations with extensive experience of providing services for victims of DV in Italy. They argue that, given the inadequacies in Italy’s response to DV, the ameliorative measures proposed in this case will not protect the child from grave risk.