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StatuteCare of Children Act 2004

Section Sch1-Article 20 — Care of Children Act 2004

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Article 20 The return of the child under the provisions of Article 12 may be refused if this would not be permitted by the fundamental principles of the requested State relating to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

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