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Father fighting 'abduction' of daughter facing further delays to child's return

Date
2026-03-20
Stage
Charge Or Pretrial

Summary

An unnamed Irish father is asking the High Court to direct the Irish State to help locate and safely return his daughter from Poland. He says an extraordinary complaint by Poland's children's ombudsman automatically suspends enforcement of the return decision and has prolonged a separation he says has lasted 750 days.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Father fighting 'abduction' of daughter facing further delays to child's return. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • High Court
  • The Polish Supreme Court
  • Supreme Court

Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial

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