What is the ratio in Re J (A Child)?

Custody rights under the Hague Abduction Convention must be determined by the law of the child's habitual residence, and wrongful removal requires breach of such rights.

What did the court decide in Re J (A Child)?

The House of Lords ordered the child's return to Saudi Arabia, finding the father had custody rights and the removal was wrongful under the Convention.

Why is Re J (A Child) important for family law?

It clarifies the interpretation of 'custody rights' and 'wrongful removal' under the Hague Convention, essential principles for international child abduction cases.

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