SCHEDULES
C1SCHEDULE 1 Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
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Chapter III—Return of Children
Article 15
The judicial or administrative authorities of a Contracting State may, prior to the making of an order for the return of the child, request that the applicant obtain from the authorities of the State of the habitual residence of the child a decision or other determination that the removal or retention was wrongful within the meaning of Article 3 of the Convention, where such a decision or determination may be obtained in that State. The Central Authorities of the Contracting States shall so far as practicable assist applicants to obtain such a decision or determination.
Sch. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.3.1997) by S.I. 1996/3156, art. 2, Sch.
Sch. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.12.1997) by S.I. 1997/2574 art. 2, Sch.