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Parental Abduction of EU Children in Japan

Summary

This resolution addresses the abduction of EU children in Japan, calling for legal reforms to ensure international treaties are enforced and that parents can maintain contact with their children.
9 08.07.2020
Other
justice
human rights
social policy
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament expresses deep concern over the increasing number of cases involving the abduction of EU children in Japan.
  • There is a significant failure by Japanese authorities to effectively enforce international agreements and court decisions regarding child return.
  • Current Japanese legal frameworks do not provide for shared or joint custody, which complicates family disputes involving mixed-nationality couples.
  • The motion highlights that child abduction is a form of abuse that can cause long-term mental health issues for both children and parents.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the international and domestic parental abduction of EU children in Japan International and domestic parental abduction of EU children in Japan
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