Disclosure in 1980 Hague Convention proceedings where an application for asylum has been made (VR v YD and others (Secretary of State for the Home Department intervening))

Table of contents

• What are the practical implications of this case?
• What was the background?
• What did the court decide?

Article summary

Family analysis: In a case where the Secretary of State for the Home Department had recently granted asylum to the child, the court was concerned with an application for disclosure of asylum material in the context of 1980 Hague Convention proceedings brought by a father who sought the return of his child to Ukraine. Poonam Bhari, barrister at 3PB Chambers, examines the issues.