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Helsingin HAO 25.01.2013 13/0056/1 AI generated

Administrative court denied legal aid to foreign worker due to lack of demonstrated need for assistance.

Case Number Helsingin HAO 25.01.2013 13/0056/1
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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The Administrative Court of Finland refused legal aid to a foreign national seeking employment permission, citing insufficient need for professional assistance. The applicant argued that their background and age prevented independent preparation of the work permit application, while the aid office and court found no compelling reason for representation. Consequently, the court determined that the applicant did not meet the statutory threshold for legal aid under the Legal Aid Act.

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Ulkomaalaislaki 9 §; Oikeusapulaki 1 §: Legal aid is not granted to foreign nationals seeking work permits unless there is a demonstrated need for professional assistance due to inability to handle the application independently.

Keywords

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legal aid eligibility foreign worker status work permit application administrative court review procedural assistance

Cited Legislation

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Oikeusapulaki 1 §
Ulkomaalaislaki 9 §
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admin_2011_kuopio__378
Administrative court allows legal aid for non-Swedish citizen based on trust principle and need for professional legal assistance.
admin_2008_helsinki__788
Administrative court remands case to agency for reconsideration of residence permit eligibility for minor sibling under humanitarian clause.
ECLI:FI:KHO:2019:147
Supreme Administrative Court allows disability transport services for a 15-year-old with severe brain injury and balance issues.
insurance_2001_2990-2000
Court dismissed claim that intermittent foreign work breaks continuous residence for social security purposes.
insurance_1999_11827-1997
Court allows social security claim by recognizing continuous residence in Finland despite temporary foreign work.

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A oli hakenut oikeusapua työntekijän oleskeluluvan hakemista varten. A oli selvittänyt hankkineensa Suomesta työn ja hän tarvitsi oikeudellista apua asiansa hoitamiseen, hakemuksen laatimiseen sekä asiakirjojen hankkimiseen. Oikeusaputoimisto ei ollut myöntänyt A:lle oikeusapua, koska asia ei ollut tuomioistuinasia eikä A:lla ollut asiassa avustajan tarvetta.

Oikeusaputoimisto toimitti hallinto-oikeudelle ratkaisupyynnön. Ratkaisupyynnössä oli esitetty, ettei A kykene ulkomaalaistaustansa ja nuoren ikänsä (s.1990) vuoksi hankkimaan itsenäisesti työlupahakemukseen tarvittavia selvityksiä.

Hallinto-oikeus päätti olla myöntämättä A:lle oikeusapua. Hallinto-oikeus katsoi, ettei A:lla ollut asiassa oikeusapulain 1 §:n 1 momentissa tarkoitettua tarvetta asiantuntevaan oikeudelliseen apuun.

Oikeusapulaki 1 §

Ulkomaalaislaki 9 §