Child abduction is the equivalent of a nuclear blast to a family. In many ways, having a child abducted and not ever knowing his or her true fate can be far worse than the receiving news no parent ever wants to here.

Successful child recovery relies not only upon an understanding of relevant laws and regulations where a child has been taken to, but also a good working knowledge of the country where the recovery will take place. In addition, an understanding of the psychological and emotional trauma placed on the child and parent must be considered.

Abduction – where a child has been taken overseas

without the other parents consent

this is a criminal offence under UK law .

(except in Scotland)

Wrongful retention – where a child has been

retained in a foreign country following

an overseas trip.

Threat of abduction – where there is a risk

that a child will be taken overseas.

There are only five questions that you

need answering and on our FAQ page

I will go through these with you.

If your child has been abducted, kidnapped,

is lost or missing we can help.