Part I – A statistical analysis of applications made in 2021 under the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction: Global Report

(HCCH) This is the fifth statistical study to look into the operation of the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. This study concerns all applications received by Central Authorities in 2021. Previous Studies analysed data from applications made in 2015 (Fourth Study), 2008 (Third Study), 2003 (Second Study) and 1999 (First Study).