Press Release: New rules for European family law

Family law rules known as Brussels IIa came into effect in England and Wales on 1 March 2005. These rules ensure better enforcement of parental responsibility across Europe.

Please note that the Department for Constitutional Affairs became part of the Ministry of Justice in 2007. It appears that this press notice is no longer available.

European Commission: DG Justice Freedom and Security: Freedom, security and justice: Civil matters: Parental responsibility http://ec.europa.eu/justice/policies/civil/parents/policies_civil_recognition_parents_en.htm

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