Hague Convention (1980) on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: accession of Philippines
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Last active 25 Nov 2021
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal lets EU Member States accept the Philippines into the international child abduction return system.
Who it affects
It affects children and parents involved in cross-border abduction, wrongful retention, custody, or access disputes between the Philippines and EU Member States except Denmark.
Core of the proposal
- Authorises Member States to accept the Philippines’ accession to the 1980 Hague Child Abduction Convention.
- Requires Member States to deposit a prescribed declaration within twelve months of adoption.
- Makes the Convention applicable between the Philippines and accepting EU Member States, except Denmark.
- Requires Member States to inform the Council and Commission after depositing the declaration.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- The Decision enters into force the day after publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- Transitional law
- Member States must deposit their acceptance declarations no later than twelve months after the Decision is adopted.
Latest update
26 May 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
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Documents
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