What happens when a child is abducted, but remains within the UK?

If there are any existing court orders in respect of the child, they will be recognised and enforced in all courts over the UK. The court where the order was originally made can forward the relevant papers to a court in another part of the UK, who will then register the order.

Any UK court can also order passports to be surrendered and the disclosure of the child's whereabouts.

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