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Roles and functions of Central Authorities in the operation of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention

Content. DesignationKey operating principlesRole of the requesting Central AuthorityRole of the requested Central AuthorityOther functions. Key operating principles. Resources and powersCo-operationCommunicationConsistencyExpeditious proceduresTransparencyProgressive implementation. Role

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Roles and functions of Central Authorities in the operation of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention

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    1. Roles and functions of Central Authorities in the operation of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention Agris Skudra Representative from the Latvian Central Authority for International Child Abduction Regional conference on the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction February 3-4, 2011, Belgrade

    2. Content Designation Key operating principles Role of the requesting Central Authority Role of the requested Central Authority Other functions

    3. Key operating principles Resources and powers Co-operation Communication Consistency Expeditious procedures Transparency Progressive implementation

    4. Role of the requesting Central Authority I Preparing and sending applications Obtain & provide information Check of applications Translations Assisting and responding to the requested Central Authority Requests for additional information Requests for follow-up information Article 15 declaration or determination

    5. Role of the requesting Central Authority II Procedures following return orders Information on appeals Safe return of the child Confirmation of return Verification of agreed protection arrangements

    6. Role of the requested Central Authority I Receiving and acknowledging applications Internal/external timeframes Acknowledgement of the receipt Check of Convention requirements Informing the Court of the Article 16 limitations Non-acceptance of the application Actions following acceptance of application Child’ s whereabouts

    7. Role of the requested Central Authority II Possibility of voluntary return Internal co-operation Prevent further harm to the child Legal representation Initiate or facilitate legal proceedings Circulation of information Appeals Costs

    8. Role of the requested Central Authority III Practical arrangements for the return of the child Conditions and undertakings Information about services or assistance available in the requesting country Involvement of other authorities Costs Confirmation of the return

    9. Other functions of Central Authorities Maintenance of statistics Education and training Prevention 1996 Hague Convention on Child Protection

    10. Thank you!

    11. Roles and functions of Central Authorities in the operation of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention Agris Skudra Representative from the Latvian Central Authority for International Child Abduction Regional conference on the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction February 3-4, 2011, Belgrade

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