Rights of the child

Case-Law Guide

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Transversal Theme Updates

Cases selected for updating the Case-Law Guide.

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

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

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