Parents of abducted children say Japan’s proposed changes do not go far enough.
Japan’s justice ministry has proposed introducing joint parental custody, in what would be the first step towards reforming the country’s century-old system that has resulted in thousands of parents, including dozens of Australians, blocked from seeing their children.
This week the Australian embassy began sending Hogwarts-style letters to abducted children in Japan, some of whom may not know they are Australian, advising them that they could apply for an Australian adult passport once they turn 18.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Japan ponders custody changes as Australia sends Hogwarts-style letters to abducted kidsParents of abducted children say Japan’s proposed changes do not go far enough.
Read more »
Japan ponders custody changes as Australia sends Hogwarts-style letters to abducted kidsParents of abducted children say Japan’s proposed changes do not go far enough.
Read more »
Australia’s rental crisis forcing parents to raise children in caravans and sharehouses, inquiry hearsSenate inquiry told tax concessions for property investors making housing crisis worse and locking young people out of home ownership
Read more »
Australia Cooks Japan for crucial World Cup winAustralia's pursuit of men's basketball World Cup gold remains alive with Xavier Cooks dominating in the Boomers' 109-89 defeat of Japan.
Read more »
Parents of drill rig worker crushed to death in Queensland mine 'digusted' by coroner's findingsGareth Dodunski was crushed to death when by heavy equipment at the Fairview Gas Field in central Queensland.
Read more »
Son's emotional tribute to parents who died from mushroom poisoningThe son of a couple killed in fatal lunchtime poisoning in Victoria has shared a touching tribute to his parents at a public memorial service.
Read more »