F.G. v H.I.G. (child abduction, habitual residency, grave risk, child's objection, discretion) (Approved)

      In the context of hearing this matter, therefore, I have not received any evidence from the Respondent.� There were exhibits referenced in the unsworn document received but such "exhibits" were not received.� I have, however, read the unsworn "affidavit" received from the Respondent and I have had regard to this document in the context of the overall issues which I must decide but they clearly do not amount to evidence before the Court.

      There were three Affidavits filed on behalf of the Applicant herein, all of which were sworn by her solicitor, Anke Hartas, with appropriate averments in relation to her authority to do so.� These Affidavits were sworn on:

I have had regard to all of these Affidavits and to the exhibits contained in them.

      The Respondent indicated during appearances before me that he wished to raise defences of grave risk and the child's objections.� I have considered both of these issues in the context of the documentation before me.�

      It would appear that social services have been involved with the family in England.� A Child and Family Assessment Report was carried out by [REDACTED] County Council and a copy of portions of this Report is exhibited in Affidavits in these proceedings [4] .�