B.U v C.M and Others (2025/017920)
B.U v C.M and Others (2025/017920) [2025] ZAWCHC 342 (12 August 2025)
The court found that the First Respondent's conditions for granting consent to the minor child's overseas travel were unreasonable and amounted to a refusal of consent. Despite the First Respondent's assertion that he did not oppose the travel, the conditions he sought to impose were excessive and not aligned with the child's best interests. The court exercised its jurisdiction under section 18(5) of the Children’s Act and section 28 of the Constitution, determining that the Applicant should be permitted to travel with the minor child to the Czech Republic, subject to reasonable conditions th…
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- Child Travel Consent
- Parental Responsibilities And Rights
- Best Interests Of Child
- Mirror Order
- Section 18 Children Act
- Section 28 Constitution