The University of Aberdeen's School of Law is proud to announce recent contributions by Dr. Onyója Momoh in international family law research and global legal forums.
Dr. Onyója Momoh Participates as Expert at HCCH Forum in South Africa
Dr. Onyója Momoh was invited by Dr. Christophe Bernasconi, Secretary General of the Hague Conference on Private International Law, to participate in the HCCH Forum on Domestic Violence and Article 13(1)(b) of the 1980 Child Abduction Convention. The forum, held in Johannesburg this summer (June 18–21, 2024), brought together legal experts, judges, and advocates from around the world. Dr. Momoh's expertise, particularly her research on domestic violence within the context of international child abduction, was prominently featured in discussions. The next forum is scheduled for 2025 in Brazil.
New Research Report on Mental Health and ‘Stuck Parents’ Co-authored by Dr. Momoh
Dr. Momoh has co-authored a groundbreaking report titled International Child Law: The Mental Health Effects on Stuck Parents, in collaboration with GlobalARRK and Dr. Laura Kean. This report, based on empirical research, explores the mental health challenges faced by parents involved in international custody disputes who are unable to return to their home countries with their children. In the report, Onyója looks at the legal background, examining in particular the decisions of Re S (A Child) (Article 13 (b): Abduction: Mental Health) [2023] EWCA Civ 208 and Re A (Article 13(b): Mental Ill-health) [2023] EWHC 2082 (Fam).”The findings reveal significant risks of depression, anxiety, and PTSD for these parents. The report also offers policy recommendations to address these concerns.
For more information, please access the following links:
- HCCH Forum: More Information
- Mental Health Report: Read Here
