The Weekly Law Reports
[2021] 2 WLR 1013
Court of Appeal
In re
G (Children)
[2021] EWCA Civ 139
2021 Jan 28; Feb 9
Peter Jackson, Baker, Nugee LJJ
Children— Custody rights— Breach— Mother removing children from Romania to England after father giving consent— Father subsequently applying for summary return of children on basis consent withdrawn prior to removal— Whether possible to withdraw “consent” to removal without knowledge of other party— Proper approach to exercise of discretion to order return where not mandatory—
Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (c 60), Sch 1, art 13