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Enhancing cross-border child protection through accessible case law.
The Hague 1996 Child Protection Convention Case Bank (H96-CB) is an open-access database of case law developed under the project Cross-Border Protection of Children: The 1996 Hague Child Protection Convention, led by the University of Aberdeen and supported by the Royal Society of Edinburgh. The Case Bank helps practitioners, academics, and policymakers navigate judicial practice under the 1996 Convention.
Access the authentic text of the 1996 Hague Child Protection Convention and official language versions.
Consult the Pérez-Vera explanatory report to understand the drafting history and intent behind key provisions.
Navigate day-to-day application guidance through the Hague Conference's Practical Handbook on the operation of the Convention.
Explore project outputs, training materials, and partner expertise supporting cross-border child protection.
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We welcome contributions featuring new case law, translations, or supplements that clarify emerging practice. Share judgments, context, and bibliographic references so we can verify accuracy before publication.
Developed by the University of Aberdeen in collaboration with the University of Osijek, Croatia, and with generous support from the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE). We thank our academic collaborators and legal practitioners who contribute case law to this case bank.
Professor Katarina Trimmings
University of Aberdeen
King’s College, AB24 3FX, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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