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KKO 1005/2017 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding refusal to appoint a lawyer for a pending asylum case.

Case Number KKO 1005/2017
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the refusal to appoint a lawyer for the applicant's asylum proceedings. The applicant argued that legal representation was necessary due to the complexity of the case and the risk of procedural errors. The court held that the lower court's decision to withhold the appointment was justified under the specific circumstances of the pending asylum application.

Legislator headnote

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Laki oikeusturvalain soveltamisesta asuntovirastossa; The Supreme Court ruled that the refusal to appoint a lawyer in a pending asylum case does not violate the right to legal aid when the applicant has not yet exhausted all administrative remedies.

Keywords

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asylum proceedings legal aid lawyer appointment procedural rights Supreme Court administrative law right to defense

Cited Legislation

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Laki oikeusturvalain soveltamisesta asuntovirastossa

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Valituksen peruuttamisen johdosta lausunnon antaminen asiassa raukesi.