International recommendation

Wrongful removal of children

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED)
Populations of concern:
Children
Relevant CED articles:
Art. 14 – Art. 15 – Art. 25 –
Source:
CED/C/NOR/CO/1, para. 46

Recommended measures (2)

Measure
Measure types:
Laws and regulationsPractices and guidelines

The Committee recommends that the State party incorporate all the acts described in article 25 (1) of the Convention as specific offences, establishing appropriate penalties that take into account the extreme seriousness of the crime. The State party should prevent the disappearance of children, and search for and identify children who may have been victims of wrongful removal within the meaning of article 25 (1) (a) of the Convention and establish specific procedures for returning such children to their families of origin.

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines

The Committee recommends that the State party implement cooperation and mutual legal assistance mechanisms to search for and identify any children who may have been victims of removal or enforced disappearance, and to support the victims, in conformity with articles 14 and 15 of the Convention.