International Parental Child Abduction and the Law: The Case of Japan

This book examines why Japan has faced scrutiny for failing to properly address international parental child abduction involving its citizens, its response, and how it might manage these disputes in the future. Through the use of case studies, it explores how Japan engages with international legal frameworks to manage the issue.

Geraldine Carney practises in compensation law in Melbourne, Australia. She has also practised in family law and as a community lawyer with a focus on criminal law. She was awarded a PhD from Monash University in 2019 on the topic of international parental child abduction and Japan’s response to the internationalisation of the family.