The applicant father sought the return of his two children to England under the Hague Convention.
The mother had moved to Canada with the children under a temporary relocation agreement but later refused to return them.
The court found that the children were habitually resident in England, the father had custody rights which he was exercising, and he did not consent or acquiesce to their permanent relocation.
The court rejected the mother's defences under Articles 12 and 13 of the Hague Convention, finding no grave risk of harm.
The application was granted and the children were ordered returned to England.
