Re A (Minor) V

Re A (Minor) V

The court approved the use of electronic tagging as a safeguard to allow substantial periods of contact between 'A' and the mother, addressing the father's legitimate concern about potential wrongful removal.

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Parties
Applicant: Father; Respondent: Mother
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 March 2009
Procedural Posture
Family / Interim Order
Outcome
Interim order granted by consent with electronic tagging as a safeguard.
Legal Topics
Inherent Jurisdiction, Hague Convention 1980, Electronic Tagging, Child Welfare
Family Law Child Abduction Inherent Jurisdiction Hague Convention 1980 Electronic Tagging Child Welfare

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Parties

Father

Applicant

Mother

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Family / Interim Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether 'A' should spend substantial periods with the mother under an interim order
  2. 2 Whether safeguards are necessary to prevent further wrongful removal

Ratio Decidendi

The court approved the use of electronic tagging as a safeguard to allow substantial periods of contact between 'A' and the mother, addressing the father's legitimate concern about potential wrongful removal.

Court Disposition

Interim order granted by consent with electronic tagging as a safeguard.

Orders

  • The National Offender Management Service is requested to effect and continue electronic tagging of the mother in accordance with the schedule provided.
  • Substantial periods of contact between 'A' and the mother are permitted under the interim order.