Type the country a child was taken from or to. You'll see documented international parental child abduction cases involving that country — landmark court rulings and public, on-the-record media cases — each with a verified source and, where we have one, our own analysis. Educational, not legal advice.
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This database is an educational and policy-discussion resource. Court cases summarise published judgments; media cases summarise public reporting, with each source linked. Summaries are condensed and may simplify complex proceedings; always read the linked source. Nothing here is legal advice or a comment on any living person beyond the public record. Last updated: 2026-07-05.