Nigel Lowe
Biographic Data
| ID | 4977811 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nigel Lowe |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nigel |
| FAMILY NAME | Lowe |
| SIGNATURE | LOWE N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Bristol and Chairman of the BAAF Legal Group prepared these notes |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 12 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1987 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Habitual problems in applying the concept of habitual residence of children
Conceived as a simple factual test that will readily identify the jurisdiction best placed to determine disputes concerning children, habitual residence has not proved easy to apply. This article considers the meaning of habitual residence in international instruments concerning children, drawing upon the jurisprudence developed in different jurisdictions. It maintains that the concept of habitual residence of children does not vary according to …
International Survey of Family Law 2023
The International Society of Family Law is an independent, international, and non-political scholarly association dedicated to the study, research and discussion of family law and related disciplines. The Society's membership currently includes professors, lecturers, scholars, teachers, and researchers from more than 50 different countries, offering a unique opportunity for networking within a truly international family law community. The Interna…
Children's welfare and human rights under the 1980 Hague Abduction Convention – the ruling in Re E
This case note examines the Supreme Court's decision in Re E (Children) (Abduction: Custody Appeal) [2011] UKSC 27; [2011] 2 WLR 1326, in particular, its analysis of the interrelationship between the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights. The importance of the case lies primarily in its discussion of the Euro…
A review of the developing law on residence, contact, prohibited steps and specific issue orders under section 8 of the Children Act 1989
This article reviews the development over the last 20 years of the section 8 powers under the Children Act 1989. In particular, it examines residence, especially shared residence, contact, prohibited steps and specific issue orders. In respect of each order, the review compares the current position with what was originally intended and more generally anticipated. The article concludes that whereas prohibited steps and specific issue orders have b…
Interpreting the Threshold Criteria under section 31(2) of the Children Act 1989 – the House of Lords decision in Re B 1
The casenote considers the decision in Re B which confirms the threshold criteria in establishing the likelihood of future harm under section 31(2) of the Children Act 1989 and clarifies the civil standard of proof
Grandparenting in divorced families
Introduction What do we already know about grandparents? Grandparents' relationships with grandchildren:continuity and change Activities with grandparents Discipline and favouritism The main grandparents Grandparenting in divorced families: rights and policies Communicating in divorced families Taking sides 'Being there': grandparents' financial, emotional and childcare support Excluded grandparents Conclusions: grandparents and family policy
International Child Abduction—The English Experience
Since 1 August 1986 1 the United Kingdom has been party to two international conventions on child abduction: the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, and the European (Luxembourg) Convention of 20 May 1980 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions Concerning Custody of Children and on Restoration of Custody of Children. While differing in various respects, each Convention seeks to tackle…
Families Across Frontiers
Comprising 56 of the papers originally presented at the highly successful 8th World Conference of the International Society of Family held in Cardiff, UK, Families Across Frontiers provides a unique and invaluable global insight into how both the international community and individual states are attempting to deal with problems and issues raised by families crossing political and cultural frontiers. The book offers detailed consideration of many …
Problems Relating to Access Disputes Under the Hague Convetion on International Child Abduction
This article identifies access as one of the key areas in which the Hague Convention appears to be working less well. It reviews the interpretation of the access provisions (Article 21) principally by the English courts (which seem to have developed the most jurisprudence in this area). It questions whether Article 21 should be reformed in the light of the English interpretation and bearing in mind the ‘sister’ provisions in the European Conventi…
Medical Treatment — Pragmatism and the Search for Principle
Legal Notes
Legal Notes
Legal Notes
International Child Abduction—The English Experience
Since 1 August 1986 1 the United Kingdom has been party to two international conventions on child abduction: the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, and the European (Luxembourg) Convention of 20 May 1980 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions Concerning Custody of Children and on Restoration of Custody of Children. While differing in various respects, each Convention seeks to tackle…
Legal Notes
Legal Notes
Legal Notes
Medical Treatment — Pragmatism and the Search for Principle
Problems Relating to Access Disputes Under the Hague Convetion on International Child Abduction
This article identifies access as one of the key areas in which the Hague Convention appears to be working less well. It reviews the interpretation of the access provisions (Article 21) principally by the English courts (which seem to have developed the most jurisprudence in this area). It questions whether Article 21 should be reformed in the light of the English interpretation and bearing in mind the ‘sister’ provisions in the European Conventi…
Families Across Frontiers
Comprising 56 of the papers originally presented at the highly successful 8th World Conference of the International Society of Family held in Cardiff, UK, Families Across Frontiers provides a unique and invaluable global insight into how both the international community and individual states are attempting to deal with problems and issues raised by families crossing political and cultural frontiers. The book offers detailed consideration of many …
International Child Abduction—The English Experience
Since 1 August 1986 1 the United Kingdom has been party to two international conventions on child abduction: the Hague Convention of 25 October 1980 on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, and the European (Luxembourg) Convention of 20 May 1980 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Decisions Concerning Custody of Children and on Restoration of Custody of Children. While differing in various respects, each Convention seeks to tackle…
Grandparenting in divorced families
Introduction What do we already know about grandparents? Grandparents' relationships with grandchildren:continuity and change Activities with grandparents Discipline and favouritism The main grandparents Grandparenting in divorced families: rights and policies Communicating in divorced families Taking sides 'Being there': grandparents' financial, emotional and childcare support Excluded grandparents Conclusions: grandparents and family policy
Interpreting the Threshold Criteria under section 31(2) of the Children Act 1989 – the House of Lords decision in Re B 1
The casenote considers the decision in Re B which confirms the threshold criteria in establishing the likelihood of future harm under section 31(2) of the Children Act 1989 and clarifies the civil standard of proof
A review of the developing law on residence, contact, prohibited steps and specific issue orders under section 8 of the Children Act 1989
This article reviews the development over the last 20 years of the section 8 powers under the Children Act 1989. In particular, it examines residence, especially shared residence, contact, prohibited steps and specific issue orders. In respect of each order, the review compares the current position with what was originally intended and more generally anticipated. The article concludes that whereas prohibited steps and specific issue orders have b…
Children's welfare and human rights under the 1980 Hague Abduction Convention – the ruling in Re E
This case note examines the Supreme Court's decision in Re E (Children) (Abduction: Custody Appeal) [2011] UKSC 27; [2011] 2 WLR 1326, in particular, its analysis of the interrelationship between the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights. The importance of the case lies primarily in its discussion of the Euro…
International Survey of Family Law 2023
The International Society of Family Law is an independent, international, and non-political scholarly association dedicated to the study, research and discussion of family law and related disciplines. The Society's membership currently includes professors, lecturers, scholars, teachers, and researchers from more than 50 different countries, offering a unique opportunity for networking within a truly international family law community. The Interna…
Habitual problems in applying the concept of habitual residence of children
Conceived as a simple factual test that will readily identify the jurisdiction best placed to determine disputes concerning children, habitual residence has not proved easy to apply. This article considers the meaning of habitual residence in international instruments concerning children, drawing upon the jurisprudence developed in different jurisdictions. It maintains that the concept of habitual residence of children does not vary according to …
Political science (10 works) · Conflict of Laws and Jurisdiction (9 works) · Law (8 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Convention (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Business (3 works) · Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare (3 works) · Residence (3 works)