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Protection of Children (Hague Convention) Act 2000

In force19 articlesText checked on 24 Oct 2026

Contents

  1. Art. 1 Interpretation.
  2. Art. 2 Convention to have force of law.
  3. Art. 3 Application of Convention in the State.
  4. Art. 4 Exercise of jurisdiction.
  5. Art. 5 Interpretation of Convention.
  6. Art. 6 Provision of certain court documents.
  7. Art. 7 Evidence in proceedings.
  8. Art. 8 Letters of request.
  9. Art. 9 Central Authority.
  10. Art. 10 Provision of reports.
  11. Art. 11 Rules of court.
  12. Art. 12 Saving.
  13. Art. 13 Transitional provision.
  14. Art. 14 Regulations.
  15. Art. 15 Orders evidencing entry into force of Convention, etc.
  16. Art. 16 Laying of regulations and orders before Houses of Oireachtas.
  17. Art. 17 Amendment of Child Abduction and Enforcement of Custody Orders Act, 1991.
  18. Art. 18 Expenses.
  19. Art. 19 Short title, commencement, construction and collective citation.