Decision on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction

This procedure allows specific EU Member States to accept Kazakhstan's entry into the 1980 Hague Convention. This international agreement provides a legal framework for the return of children who have been wrongfully removed or retained across international borders, ensuring that custody disputes are settled in the child's home country.

This decision affects parents and legal guardians involved in cross-border custody disputes between EU Member States and Kazakhstan, facilitating faster legal cooperation to protect children's rights.