A separate written answer published 19 October 2026 sheds light on how UK courts, police and Border Force coordinate ‘Port Alert Orders’ that restrict overseas travel in family-law cases. The Ministry of Justice confirmed that while no automatic notification exists, HM Courts & Tribunals Service has “established administrative processes” to alert HM Passport Office when a travel ban is imposed. The clarification follows criticism that gaps in communication allowed a parent under a child-abduction prevention order to exit the UK earlier this year. The Home Office is now examining whether digital court orders could sync directly with the Advance Passenger Information system used by airlines. For corporate mobility managers, the exchange is a reminder that staff involved in contentious family proceedings may face sudden travel bans. Companies should tread carefully when planning global assignments for such employees, ensuring legal advice is sought. The government stops short of mandating automatic alerts, citing proportionality concerns, but hints a pilot scheme may surface in early 2027.
Source: UK Parliament Written Question
