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Hague Convention 1980: Jamaica's Accession: United Kingdom's Acceptance: Extension to Jersey

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A decision made 28 June 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-HA-2023-382

Public

Subject: Extending UK acceptance of Jamaica's accession to 1980 Hague Convention

 

Report Title: Extending UK acceptance of Jamaica's accession to 1980 Hague Convention

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister for Home Affairs decided to give her consent to the extension of the United Kingdom's (UK) acceptance of Jamaica's accession to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (the “1980 Hague Convention”) to Jersey.

Reason for Decision(s):

The extension of the UK’s acceptance of Jamaica's accession to the 1980 Hague Convention to Jersey should provide additional protection for any children who may be abducted from Jersey to Jamaica. The UK is content with Jamaica’s compliance with the provisions of the 1980 Hague Convention and intends to accept Jamaica’s accession to the 1980 Hague Convention. Following review of the UK’s analysis, Jersey wishes to seek extension of this acceptance to allow the 1980 Hague Convention to have effect between Jersey and Jamaica.

Resource Implications: There are no new financial and/or manpower implications arising from this Ministerial Decision.

 

Action Required: Officers are to arrange for the UK’s acceptance of Jamaica's accession to the 1980 Hague Convention to be extended to Jersey.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Home Affairs

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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