Dutch-Australian 'Hague case' reveals flaws in international treatment of domestic violence

A mother and daughter are now free to return to the Netherlands after a ruling from the Family Court.

A mother and daughter are now free to return to the Netherlands after a ruling from the Family Court. Source: Supplied

A cross-continental custody battle has been resolved in favour of a Dutch mother, who fled Australia with her daughter to escape her abusive former partner.The case has highlighted issues with international child abduction laws, which were used to return the girl to her father.



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