GlobalARRK in the Media

Roz writes in the HCCH Judges’ Newsletter on the lived experiences of families going through international relocation cases, the impact and recommendations for change that ensure the families impacted are at the heart of reform. Read Roz’s contribution from page 203. https://assets.hcch.net/docs/a796bcc2-a69b-440f-84d1-120b4aa59209.pdf

GlobalARRK speaks with the Guardian to highlight the concerns the proposed amendment to the UK’s Crime and Policy Bill could create if victims of domestic abuse who flee with children overseas to be criminalised under the new law. About 75% of overseas abductions are by primary-carer mothers, at least 75% of whom are fleeing domestic abuse. There are about 500 new parental child abduction cases a year. Roz Osborne, the chief executive of Global Action on Relocation and Return with Kids said the vast majority of abduction cases her charity sees, about 90 a year, involve primary-carer mothers. “Typically, she travels with her child on a permitted holiday to her home country. Once there, she realises she cannot return to the country where the abuse occurred,” said Osborne. “Many mothers are unaware that taking their children to a safe place could be considered illegal, believing instead that they are doing the right thing to protect their child. “With prison sentences of seven years for this new offence, this could have serious and lasting consequences for children and their protective parent,” she added. Read the full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/nov/16/domestic-abuse-victims-children-overseas-crime-police-bill-law

We’re proud to share that GlobalARRK’s evidence has been formally accepted and published by the House of Commons Justice Committee as part of its inquiry into Access to Justice. Our submission highlights the barriers faced by internationally trapped parents and the urgent need for fairer access to justice for families navigating cross-border legal systems. You can read the published evidence here:https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9286/access-to-justice/publications/ The Committee will begin hearing oral evidence later this year and plans to publish its final report in 2026. We’re grateful for the opportunity to contribute our insights to this important inquiry and remain committed to advocating for systemic change that supports vulnerable families around the world.

GlobalARRK shares a video and speaks on the reality of becoming a stuck parent https://expatchild.com/expat-parents-hague-convention/

GlobalARRK speak with Expat Child on domestic abuse and 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction when living as an expat https://expatchild.com/domestic-abuse-and-coercive-control-in-expat-relationships/

GlobalARRK speaks with Expat Child on what can happen when you move overseas with children https://expatchild.com/nobody-tells-you-this-about-moving-overseas-with-your-kids/

GlobalARRK’s CEO spoke with Resolution on the 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction and the unintended impacts for families. https://drive.google.com/file/d/17wQNiGhQTeqeJ_YvqEybUchxSwgrM3h2/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawGIKR1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTfSUR-vBdyYfj6KEq44dFHF-WnidgOYsE3jSA-qR-NdJ_pvCumxg_j2dA_aem_t03TfyNDaAuHqk8bkKUruQ

A webinar organised in collaboration between Roz Osborne CEO of GlobalARRK, Dr Maria Wright of Hunters LLP and Amy Rowe of Dawson Cornwell on the topic of domestic abuse and international child abduction under the 1980 Hague Convention. The webinar opened by hearing from Roz Osborne, the CEO of GlobalARRK. Roz founded GlobalARRK in 2012. Roz and her team support parents who are either ‘stuck’ in a particular country, unable to relocate with their children, or who have pre-emptively removed their children across borders, often to escape domestic abuse. Roz spoke about her practical case experience and the amazing strides that have been taken in raising awareness of domestic abuse issues in the context of Hague Convention proceedings, leading to the Hague Conference on Private International Law recommending a forum in Pretoria to discuss the issue further.https://www.hunterslaw.com/insights/webinar-child-abduction-and-domestic-abuse

Roz, CEO of GlobalARRK discusses the 1980 Hague Convention in New Zealand and its wider context. “Globalarrk founder Roz Osborne started the charity 12 years ago after she became stuck in Portugal. It took two years of Family Court battles before she could move back to the UK with her children. Many women flee because they lack the means to leave lawfully, she says. “The problem that we’re seeing all over the world ‒ but particularly in New Zealand ‒ is these [relocation] cases are very difficult to win and they take years to complete. They cost a lot of money. It can be hundreds of thousands of dollars.” Her charity has handled many cases where women flee, get served under the Hague Convention and have to send their children back, never to see them again. “These things are often not about the child,” Osborne says. “It’s not about what’s best for the child, or even seeing the child sometimes. In these abusive relationships it can just be about exerting that control and power over your ex-partner. And it works.” https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/350391502/hague-convention-i-wish-he-had-hit-me

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/may/16/the-mothers-fighting-to-get-their-children-back-home-again

https://www.economist.com/international/2017/02/18/for-multi-national-families-breaking-up-can-lead-to-tragedy

https://vardags.com/family-law/interview-roz-osborne-globalarrk

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-24/hague-convention-traps-domestic-violence-victims/12807342

https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-7726/CBP-7726.pdf?fbclid=IwAR28zyQHqiUh6glLsr7PnhleCPKbCCNt9-KSgHnvua9XGgB-xe7xAioul6I

https://www.thebrightapp.com/articles/interview-roz-osbourne-founder-director-of-globalarrk

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