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KHO:1997:144 AI generated

Child protection appeal dismissed; court upheld social services' removal of child from parents' custody.

Case Number KHO:1997:144
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Administrative Court dismissed the appeal against the decision to remove a child from parental custody. The social services argued that the parents failed to provide adequate care, while the parents contended they were capable of raising the child safely. The court ruled that the evidence supported the necessity of state intervention to protect the child's welfare.

Legislator headnote

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Lastensuojelulaki 45 §; Sosiaalihuoltolaki 49 §: The court may order the removal of a child from parental custody when there are substantial grounds to believe that the child's well-being is at risk due to the parents' inability to provide adequate care.

Keywords

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child protection removal parental custody termination social services authority best interests of child supreme administrative court

Cited Legislation

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Lastensuojelulaki 45 §
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 49 §

Cited Case Law

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D:3099/3/96
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Ks. myös D:3099/3/96

LastensuojeluL 45 §

SosiaalihuoltoL 49 §