M v F (Art 13 Thresholds Not Met)
Neither the child's objections nor grave risk of harm exceptions under Article 13 of the 1980 Hague Convention are established. Y's stated preferences do not amount to an objection with sufficient strength, conviction, or rationality, and are found to be the product of undue influence by the paternal family. Allegations of grave risk, including threats in Brazil and abuse, are unsubstantiated or confidently discounted. A summary return order is mandated. Interim protective orders are justified under Article 11 of the 1996 Hague Convention pending implementation, due to ongoing asylum appeals.
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- International child abduction
- Hague convention 1980
- Child custody
- Summary return orders
- Protective measures
- Children's objections