Inter-American Convention on International Traffic in Minors 1994, para. undefined
Paragraph
Paragraph text
Having confirmed that a victim of traffic in minors is present within their jurisdiction, the competent authorities of a State Party shall take such immediate measures as may be necessary for the minor's protection, including those of a preventive nature to ensure that the minor is not improperly removed to another State.
The Central Authorities shall inform the competent authorities of the State of the minor's previous habitual residence of all such measures. The intervening authorities shall take such steps as may be necessary to keep the persons or authorities seeking the minor's location and return duly informed of the measures adopted.
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
Organization of American States
Document type
Regional treaty
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Civil & Political Rights
Governance & Rule of Law
Movement
Person(s) affected
Adolescents
Children
Infants
Year
1994
Paragraph type
Article
Reference
Inter-American Convention on International Traffic in Minors (1994), Article 16.