How can I trace my child within the UK?

The longer it takes to trace a child, the harder the effective return of the child may become. This is because the longer the trace takes, the more likely the child is to be settled in his or her new residence and another disturbance may be against his or her best interests. Where a child has been taken and remains in the UK there are a number of organisations that hold information which may assist in locating a missing child. It may be worth contacting some organisations, but keep in mind some authorities will not disclose personal information.

A person who has parental responsibility for a child by virtue of a care order or an emergency protection order may apply to the court for a recovery order to have the child's whereabouts found.

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