Although the mechanism is not without fault, its relatively simple and expedited «prompt return» procedure, with its associated effect on deterrence, has meant that the Hague Convention has been instrumental in reducing the number of
international child abductions (not least due to the fact that outside of the Hague Convention mechanism, there are relatively few legal options for promptly returning a child to the country of habitual residence, see for example, Government of Canada, «International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left - Behind Par
international child abductions (not least due to the fact that outside of the Hague Convention mechanism, there are relatively few legal options for promptly returning a child to the country of habitual residence, see for example, Government of Canada, «International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left - Behind Parents&raq
child abductions (not least due to the fact that outside of the Hague Convention mechanism, there are relatively few legal options for promptly returning a
child to the country of habitual residence, see for example, Government of Canada, «International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left - Behind Parents&raq
child to the country of habitual residence,
see for example, Government of Canada, «
International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left - Behind Par
International Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left - Behind Parents&raq
Child Abduction: A Guidebook for Left - Behind Parents»).
For general tips to prevent
child abduction, see the State Department's International Parent Child Abduction Prevention Tips page for more informa
child abduction, see the State Department's International Parent Child Abduction Prevention Tips page for more inf
abduction,
see the State Department's
International Parent
Child Abduction Prevention Tips page for more informa
Child Abduction Prevention Tips page for more inf
Abduction Prevention Tips page for more information.