T.S. -v- E.S. [2016] IEHC 231 (04 May 2016)

T.S. -v- E.S. [2016] IEHC 231 (04 May 2016)

The removal of M. M. S. was wrongful under the Hague Convention and Brussels II bis, but the grave risk exception and the child's clear objection to return, combined with the applicant's failure to provide adequate protective arrangements, justify refusal to order the child's return to England and Wales.

Citation
[2016] IEHC 231
Parties
Applicant: T. S.; Respondent: E. S.; Notice Party: M. S.; Notice Party: E. S. Snr.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
04 May 2016
Procedural Posture
Child Abduction Application Under Hague Convention / Final Judgment
Outcome
Application for return of child refused
Legal Topics
International Child Abduction, Custody Rights, Habitual Residence, Grave Risk Exception, Child's Objection Exception
Family Law International Law Child Law International Child Abduction Custody Rights Habitual Residence Grave Risk Exception Child's Objection Exception

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Parties

T. S.

Applicant

E. S.

Respondent

M. S.

Notice Party

E. S. Snr.

Notice Party

Procedural Posture

Child Abduction Application Under Hague Convention / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the removal of M. M. S. to Ireland was wrongful under the Hague Convention and Brussels II bis
  2. 2 Whether the 'grave risk' exception under Article 13(b) of the Hague Convention applies
  3. 3 Whether the child's objection to return should be determinative

Ratio Decidendi

The removal of M. M. S. was wrongful under the Hague Convention and Brussels II bis, but the grave risk exception and the child's clear objection to return, combined with the applicant's failure to provide adequate protective arrangements, justify refusal to order the child's return to England and Wales.

Court Disposition

Application for return of child refused

Orders

  • No order as to costs