This position paper is based on extensive academic research, legal expertise, professional understanding of the impact of domestic violence on mothers and their children, and the experience of protective mothers who are further abused by the Hague process. It is a wish list, but one based on the reality of the Hague Convention which, in over 75% of cases, directly and profoundly undermines the safety and well-being of mothers and children.
This cannot be allowed to stand.
If you are living abroad with your children & need to escape domestic abuse or coercive control, this is for you.
Intended to raise awareness of the Hague Convention among domestic violence & social work professionals.
Intended to raise awareness of the Hague Convention among domestic violence & social work professionals.
Centre for Justice Briefing Paper May 2022
Amici are 83 Italian organisations with extensive experience of providing services for victims of DV in Italy. They argue that, given the inadequacies in Italy’s response to DV, the ameliorative measures proposed in this case will not protect the child from grave risk.
Final Report. MoJ 2020
This report provides an understanding of how effectively the family courts identify and respond to allegations of domestic abuse and other serious offences, in private law proceedings. Recommendations are made in relation to both the processes and the outcomes for parents and children, focusing on the Children Act 1989 which requires the welfare of the child to be prioritised.