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The High Court has ordered the return of a minor to Poland, finding that the child was wrongfully removed from Poland in June 2024. The court determined that the child remained habitually resident in Poland at the time of removal, and the applicant father was exercising custody rights. Defenses of grave risk and the child's objections to returning were not upheld, with the court noting the child's views appeared influenced and not independent. The court emphasized that the best interests of the child are served by having the Polish courts decide on future custody arrangements. The child is to be returned to Poland before the start of the new academic year on 11th August 2025.
Hague Convention, wrongful removal, habitual residence, Poland, custody rights, grave risk, child's objections, influenced views, best interests of the child, Polish courts, custody determination, return order.
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