Rights of the child

Case-Law Guide

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Z and Others v. Finland, no. 42758/23

16/12/25

Domestic court order for the return of two children from Finland to Russia under the Hague Convention, despite them having been granted asylum in Finland.
Judgment | Legal Summary

M.P. and Others v. Greece, no. 2068/24

09/09/25

Forced return of two children to their father in the United States ordered by Greek courts in the context of international child abduction proceedings; the appropriateness of hearing the child.
Judgment

Á.F.L. v. Iceland, no. 35789/22

10/06/25

Alleged failure of the authorities to provide the disabled applicant with reasonable accommodation in the form of support measures to assist him in taking care of his daughter, which resulted in his being deprived of custody.
Judgment

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