Russia: parental child abduction
Information for parents whose British child has been abducted in Russia by the other parent or a relative.
Documents
Details
Includes information on
- organisations, which may be able to help and their contact details
- applicable legal mechanism
- custody issues
- mediation
See also information for parents whose child may be abducted abroad
Updates to this page
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Updates to the contact details for the Russia Central Authority and information on the applicability of foreign court judgements in Russia.
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Contact details for Russia Central Authority have been updated. Contact details for the state agency supporting Russia Central Authority have been added.
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Contact details updated
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Information for mediation service providers in the regions of Russia has been added and links updated. The type of Russian passport required to leave Russia has been clarified.
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Updated guidance to include which documentation is required for exiting Russia.
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Updated 31.01.2022
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Updated on 17 November 2021
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First published.