# Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985, 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1985/60/schedule/1/part/1/crossheading/article-4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/child-abduction-and-custody-act-1985/schedule-1/part-1/crossheading-article-4
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