Rights of the child

Case-Law Guide

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Transversal Theme Updates

Cases selected for updating the Case-Law Guide.

Novák v. the Czech Republic, no. 6656/24

09/04/26

Domestic courts’ alleged failure to strike a fair balance between the parties’ interests in custody proceedings after the applicant’s spouse had unilaterally and unlawfully relocated with their children.
Judgment | Legal Summary

X v. Georgia, no. 35640/22

31/03/26

Complaint about effectiveness of criminal investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a minor by her stepfather.
Judgment

Münster v. the Czech Republic (dec.), no. 17290/23

18/03/26

Alleged absence of effective measures enabling the applicant to exercise his contact rights in respect of his son.
Decision

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Useful Materials

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