Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 2 applied (with modifications) (1.3.1997) by S.I. 1996/3156, art. 2, Sch.
Sch. 2 applied (with modifications) (2.12.1997) by S.I. 1997/2574 art. 2, Sch.
(1)A request for recognition or enforcement in another Contracting State of a decision relating to custody shall be accompanied by:
(a)a document authorising the central authority of the State addressed to act on behalf of the applicant or to designate another representative for that purpose;
(b)a copy of the decision which satisfies the necessary conditions of authenticity;
(c)in the case of a decision given in the absence of the defendant or his legal representative, a document which establishes that the defendant was duly served with the document which instituted the proceedings or an equivalent document;
(d)if applicable, any document which establishes that, in accordance with the law of the State of origin, the decision is enforceable;
(e)if possible, a statement indicating the whereabouts or likely whereabouts of the child in the State addressed;
(f)proposals as to how the custody of the child should be restored.