Context
Two Hazel Grove constituents have fled Australia and Poland with their children due to domestic abuse, facing the prospect of returning under the Hague convention. A second forum on domestic violence and the 1980 child abduction convention took place in Brazil.
Question
What assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the implementation of the Hague convention on international child abduction involving domestic abuse? Two constituents have fled Australia and Poland due to abuse, facing potential returns under the Hague convention. The second forum on domestic violence took place in Brazil. What progress was made at that forum and what legislative or other proposals will be brought forward to strengthen protections for mothers and children?
Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
The Government are considering initiating further qualitative research on the operation of the 1980 Hague convention in cases relating to domestic abuse. This research will inform future policy and ensure reforms are grounded in robust evidence, improving outcomes for both children and survivors.
Not addressed: Specific legislative proposals or timeline were not provided
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