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Question 20
20. On October 18, 2022, the Supreme Court En Banc promulgated the Rule on
International Child Abduction Cases (Rule) which implements the Hague
Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction of 1980. The Rule
provides an expeditious procedure to facilitate the prompt return of children who
have been wrongfully removed or retained across international boundaries to their
state or country of habitual residence. This is based on the presumption that, save in
exceptional circumstances, the wrongful removal or retention of the children is not
in their best interests. Which of the Guiding Principles and Outcomes under the
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Supreme Court’s Strategic Plan for Judicial Innovations 2022-2027 (SPJI) are
sought to be achieved by this Rule? Briefly explain your answer.
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