“D is a six year old boy and, whilst his stated wishes and feelings are not determinative, he conveys an understandable yearning to return to the country he considers to be his home. As I understand it, it is generally accepted that the best interests of a child is secured by having their future determined in the jurisdiction of their habitual residence. However, each case has to be considered on its circumstances and welfare is the paramount consideration. For the purposes of this assessment, I take the mother’s reports of violence at their highest. The father has subjected the mother to threatening communications here which necessitated the intervention of the police who have a statutory duty to protect, to intervene, and have classified the risk of harm as ‘high’. He received two warnings from the North Cypriot Police. The mother is D’s primary carer. As with his father, D loves his mother and would suffer significant harm in turn if she was subjected to domestic violence. The mother has confirmed that she would accompany D if a return order was made. The father has indicated that he is able and willing to withdraw the proceedings instigated in Northern Cyprus against the mother. The legal expert opinion before the court is that her liberty would not be in any jeopardy. In the light of admitted threats to the mother and the serious allegations raised, the court will wish to be satisfied that robust protective measures are in place before any return order is implemented.”