Child Abduction - Case Management in Practice

Podcast Location:: Sorry, this podcast has been removed as it is now out of date
Law Categories:: Family Law
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Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority / ILEX:
Listen and pass the quiz: Gain 1 CPD point (60 minutes)
Listen only, gain ½ a CPD point (30 minutes)

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Listen and pass the quiz: Gain ½ an accredited CPD point (30 minutes)
Listen only, gain ½ a CPD point (30 minutes)

Cost:: Standard rate: £25+VAT - Corporate users will pay less.

Length:

30 minutes of audio
(+ optional 5 minute online quiz)

Plays on Computer:

Yes Downloadable as MP3: Yes

Contributor(s):

Clare Renton

Course Aims:

This course will provide guidance on case management in family law cases involving actual or potential child abduction for family law solicitors or lawyers with an interest with the practical issues in this area. It is primarily aimed at practitioners with an intermediate level of knowledge and experience of the area.

Outcomes:

After completing the course you will:

Understand the statutory framework for family cases involving child abduction;
Understand the information needed from your client in such cases;
Understand the practical issues to consider when taking on a case;
Understand the rules relating to returning a child and settlement in a jurisdiction;
Understand which people and organisations to contact for assistance.

Level:

Intermediate Difficulty: of 5

Sources and References:

Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985;
Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction 1980;
Brussels II Revised EC2201/2203;
Family Law Act 1986;
Human Rights Act 1998;
Children Act 1989;
Family Proceedings Rules 1991;
E v E 2007 1 FLR 1977;
Re A 2007 1 FLR 1589;
Re H 2000 1 FLR 766;
H v M CA [2007] EWCA 976;
Re W 1995 1FLR 878;
Re D 2007 1 FLR HL;
Re F Fam Law 566 CA;
Cannon v Cannon [2005] 1 FLR 952;
C v C 1 FLR 938.

In this podcast we interview Clare Renton, a barrister practising in family law in 29 Bedford Row Chambers. The interview covers the practical issues arising in case management of disputes where there is a risk of child abduction or where it has already occurred. There is an introduction to the statutory framework of the area and the relevant domestic and European provisions, including Brussels II Revised and the Hague Convention.

This podcast provides advice to solicitors dealing with matters of jurisdiction, prevention of abduction and remedies as well as the appropriate steps to take depending on which party you are acting for.

Podcast Added: 02/11/2007

This podcast has now been removed from the site. It is no longer suitable for CPD purposes as it contains information that is out of date or incorrect. For a list of our latest CPDcasts, please visit the library.