What’s the Purpose of the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction?

The International Treaty as approved by the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction on October 28, 1980 has the following introductory language, which I think very clearly explains the purpose of the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction:

“The States signatory to the present Convention, Firmly convinced that the interests of children are of paramount importance in matters relating to their custody, Desiring to protect children internationally from the harmful effects of their wrongful removal or retention and to establish procedures to ensure their prompt return to the State of their habitual residence, as well as to secure protection for rights of access…”

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