The Hague Convention (Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction)
Relevant Laws and Regulations
August 13, 2026
This page lists laws and regulations that may be useful in proceeding with procedures related to the Hague Convention.
1. Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
2. Act for Implementation of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (the Implementation Act)
3. Relevant Cabinet Order, Ministerial Ordinance, etc.
- Cabinet Order on Request for Provision of Information relating to Child’s Domicile, etc. and Social Background of Child under the Act for Implementation of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Cabinet Order No.11 of 2014) (PDF)
[Note] This version does not reflect the subsequent amendments. - Ministerial Ordinance on Application for Assistance to the Minister for Foreign Affairs pursuant to the Act for Implementation of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Ordinance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs No.1 of 2014) (PDF)
[Note] This version does not reflect the subsequent amendments. - Ministerial Ordinance on Measures for the Minister for Foreign Affairs to request the Prefectural Police to take pursuant to Article 5 (3) of the Act for Implementation of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Ordinance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs No.2 of 2014) (PDF)
- Rules of the Supreme Court No.5 of 2013
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