Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill

This bill amends the Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985, which is UK legislation that implements international agreements on child custody disputes and prevents parental child abduction across borders. The specific amendments update how the UK handles cases where a child is wrongfully taken to or retained in another country, making the legal process faster and more effective. The changes modernise the 1985 Act to address gaps that have emerged in international child protection cases and align UK law with current best practices in family law.