SCHEDULES
C1SCHEDULE 2 European Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions Concerning Custody of Children
Annotations:
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
Article 15
1
Before reaching a decision under paragraph (1)(b) of Article 10, the authority concerned in the State addressed:
a
shall ascertain the child’s views unless this is impracticable having regard in particular to his age and understanding; and
b
may request that any appropriate enquiries be carried out.
2
The cost of enquiries in any Contracting State shall be met by the authorities of the State where they are carried out.
Requests for enquiries and the results of enquiries may be sent to the authority concerned through the central authorities.
Sch. 2 applied (with modifications) (1.3.1997) by S.I. 1996/3156, art. 2, Sch.
Sch. 2 applied (with modifications) (2.12.1997) by S.I. 1997/2574 art. 2, Sch.