Child Abduction: Countries in the Conventions

 The Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (HCCH 1980 Child Abduction Convention) is a multilateral treaty, which seeks to protect children from the harmful effects of wrongful removal and retention across international boundaries by providing a procedure to bring about their prompt return and ensuring the protection of rights of access.The document provides links to the HCCH website where you will find information on countries in which the Hague and European Conventions are in force with the United Kingdom.