OpenLegislation

Article 4 Article 4

The Convention shall apply to any child who was habitually resident in a Contracting State immediately before any breach of custody or access rights. The Convention shall cease to apply when the child attains the age of sixteen years.

Notes on Schedule 1

Modifications

C1

Sch. 1 applied (with modifications) (1.3.1997) by S.I. 1996/3156, art. 2, Sch.

Sch. 1 applied (with modifications) (2.12.1997) by S.I. 1997/2574 art. 2, Sch.