# Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982, 

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The exercise of parental responsibility is governed by the law of the State of the child's habitual residence. If the child's habitual residence changes, it is governed by the law of the State of the new habitual residence.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/27/schedule/3D/part/chapter/III/crossheading/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-jurisdiction-and-judgments-act-1982/schedule-3D/part/chapter-III/crossheading-3
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