KHO:1997:144
AI generated
Child protection appeal dismissed; court upheld social services' removal of child from parents' custody.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe 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
AI generatedLastensuojelulaki 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
AI generated
child protection removal
parental custody termination
social services authority
best interests of child
supreme administrative court
Cited Legislation
AI generatedLastensuojelulaki 45 §
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 49 §
Cited Case Law
AI generatedD:3099/3/96
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Full text
Ks. myös D:3099/3/96
LastensuojeluL 45 §
SosiaalihuoltoL 49 §