R v M & Ors (Hague Convention: Withdrawal of Application and Art 16 (Parental Responsibility)) [2024] EWHC 720 (Fam)

This case concerned an application within Hague Convention proceedings by “R”, the step-father of “D” (14) and “K” (9). R applied for a) leave to withdraw his application for summary return of the children to New Zealand, where he resides, and b) recognition of rights of…