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Boy taken to Ireland without father's consent must be returned to war-torn Ukraine
Summary
In a High Court decision, a Ukrainian boy who had been taken to Ireland by his mother without his father's consent must be returned to Ukraine. Justice Mary Rose Gearty noted that the boy's fear of death was taken seriously, but found no evidence of a grave risk to him. The court observed that the mother had claimed the move was for the duration of the war, while the father maintained it was only for two months. Text messages supported the father's view, and the judge found no evidence of settlement or consent for a longer stay in Ireland. The judge directed that the boy be returned to Ukraine immediately and that the father provide undertakings regarding the child's future safety. No other legal actions or outcomes were mentioned.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Boy taken to Ireland without father's consent must be returned to war-torn Ukraine. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- February 2022 Other
- March 2022 Other
- November 2022 Other
- September 2022 Other
- 2024-11-27 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
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