Move to stop child abduction by a parent

New measure means ICA can step in when a parent tries to flee country with child

The Stop Order, which applies to all nationalities in Singapore, prohibits a child from being taken out of the country without the consent of the other parent or both parents, or the court. PHOTO: ST FILE
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The authorities have put in place a measure to prevent children from being spirited away from Singapore when their parents' relationship turns sour.

A parent might resort to abducting their own children when their relationship crumbles, or when they fear losing custody of the child in a divorce.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on January 20, 2019, with the headline Move to stop child abduction by a parent. Subscribe