Anver M. Emon (University of Toronto), Urfan Khaliq (Cardiff University)
Jurisdictional Exceptionalisms examines the legal issues associated with a parent's forced removal of their children to reside in another country following relationship dissolution or divorce. Through an analysis of Public and Private International Laws, and Islamic law - historical and as implemented in contemporary Muslim Family Law States - the authors uncover distinct legal lexicons that centre children's interests in premodern Islamic legal doctrines, modern State practice, and multilateral conventions on children. While legal advocates and policy makers pursue global solutions to...
Jurisdictional Exceptionalisms examines the legal issues associated with a parent's forced removal of their children to reside in another country foll...