Hague Convention (1980) on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: accession of Tunisia
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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 Tunisia into the international child-abduction return system.
Who it affects
It affects children wrongfully taken to or kept in Tunisia or EU Member States, and their parents or guardians seeking return, custody, or access arrangements.
Core of the proposal
- Authorises EU Member States to accept Tunisia’s accession to the 1980 Hague Child Abduction Convention.
- Makes the Convention applicable between Tunisia and EU Member States, except Denmark.
- Requires Member States to deposit a standard declaration of acceptance within twelve months of adoption.
- Requires Member States to notify 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 have twelve months after adoption to deposit their declarations accepting Tunisia’s accession.
Latest update
26 May 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
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Documents
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