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Barnevernsrundskrivet

Barne-, ungdoms og familiedirektoratet (Bufdir) gir i dette rundskrivet en samlet oversikt over de regler som gjelder for barnevernets ansvar, oppgaver og saksbehandling etter at ny barnevernslov trådte i kraft 1. januar 2023. Rundskrivet er en oppdatert versjon av Retningslinjer for saksbehandling i barneverntjenesten 08/2022...

Når barnet ikke vil på samvær

Hva om barnet ikke vil til enten mamma eller pappa etter at foreldrene har flyttet fra hverandre?

ECHR: CASE OF ABDI IBRAHIM v. NORWAY

ECHR: CASE OF ABDI IBRAHIM v. NORWAY

ECHR: CASE OF STRAND LOBBEN AND OTHERS v. NORWAY

ECHR: Child adoption without taking account of the mother’s wishes breached her human rights

In today’s Grand Chamber judgment1 in the case of Abdi Ibrahim v. Norway (application no. 15379/16) the European Court of Human Rights held, unanimously, that there had been: a violation of Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life) of the European Convention on Human Rights.

The Children Act (Barneloven) - English Translation

Official English translation of the Act of 8 April 1981 No. 7 relating to Children and Parents.

Bufdir: Parental Responsibility and Residence Guide

The Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs guide on legal splits between custody and residence.

ECHR HUDOC: Cases Against Norway

Direct access to the European Court of Human Rights database filtered for Article 8 cases against Norway.

Sivilombudet: The Parliamentary Ombudsman

Sivilombudet er oppnevnt av Stortinget for å vurdere klager på forvaltningen, samt forebygge tortur og umenneskelig behandling ved frihetsberøvelse.

Adopsjonsforum

Norsk organisasjon for rådgivning og støtte i adopsjonssaker.

Adopsjonsloven (Lovdata)

Offisiell lovtekst for Adopsjonsloven i Lovdata.

Barnelova (Lovdata)

Offisiell lovtekst for Barnelova i Lovdata.

Barnevernsloven (Lovdata)

Offisiell lovtekst for Barnevernsloven i Lovdata.

Bioteknologiloven (Lovdata)

Offisiell lovtekst for Bioteknologiloven i Lovdata.

Bufdir: Adopsjon

Offisiell Bufdir-side om adopsjon i Norge.

Bufdir: Beredskapshjem

Bufdir-informasjon om beredskapshjem og akutte plasseringer.

Bufdir: Betaling og rettigheter

Bufdir-side om godtgjøring, utgifter og rettigheter for fosterhjem.

Bufdir: Fosterhjem i familie og nettverk

Bufdir-informasjon om fosterhjem i familie og nettverk.

Bufdir: Fosterhjemsarbeid

Fagstøtte og retningslinjer for fosterhjemsarbeid i kommunene.

CASE OF STRAND LOBBEN AND OTHERS v. NORWAY

The case originated in an application (no. 37283/13) against the Kingdom of Norway lodged with the Court under Article 34 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (“the Convention”) by five Norwegian nationals, Ms Trude Strand Lobben, her children, X and Y, and her parents, Ms Sissel and Mr Leif Lobben, on 12 April 2013.

E.M. and Others v. Norway: Challenging the Withdrawal of Parental Rights

Detailed judgment on the "severity" of contact restrictions. Essential for fathers whose contact is being reduced to nothing.

ECHR Key Theme: Defending Your Right to Contact

Official ECHR Knowledge Sharing (KS) guide focusing specifically on contact rights enjoyed by parents under Article 8.

Foreldres rett til innsyn etter at barnet har fylt 18 år

Fylkesmannen peker på at foreldreansvaret svekkes jo eldre barnet blir og spesielt fra barnet fyller 15 år. Foreldre vil ikke nødvendigvis ha rett på informasjon de tidligere trengte for å følge opp sitt foreldreansvar. Spørsmålet er imidlertid om foreldrene mister alle rettigheter til partsinnsyn i alle dokumenter og annen informasjon i barnevernssaken i det barnet fyller 18 år?

Fosterhjemsforskriften (Lovdata)

Forskrift om fosterhjem – rettigheter og plikter.

Hague Adoption Convention (HCCH)

Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption

Innsynsguiden - Sivilombudet

Sivilombudsmannen er oppnevnt av Stortinget for å vurdere klager på offentlig forvaltning, samt forebygge tortur og umenneskelig behandling ved frihetsberøvelse.

K.O. and V.M. v. Norway: The 6-Times-A-Year Visitation Violation

A critical ruling where the ECHR found that restricting a parent to only 6 visits a year was a violation of Article 8.

KF and Others v. Norway: Stopping Forced Adoption and Severed Ties

A massive joint judgment proving that the state cannot simply authorize adoption and strip parental rights without a genuine path to reunification.

Strand Lobben and Others v. Norway

In the recent judgment of Strand Lobben and Others v. Norway, the Grand Chamber found a violation of Article 8 ECHR (the right to respect for family life) on account of shortcomings in the decision-making process leading to the adoption of a boy who had been placed in foster care. The Grand Chamber in particular […]

Strand Lobben and others v. Norway

Ms Strand Lobben became pregnant in 2008. At the time she did not have a permanent home and was temporarily living with family. After giving birth, she agreed to move into a family centre organised by the child welfare authorities so that she could receive support. The following month, the mother left the facility and child welfare authorities took the child into immediate and compulsory care on the grounds that the mother was not providing the care necessary for the child. For a period, Ms. Strand Lobben was permitted court ordered visits, and during this time she married and had a second child who remained in her care. In 2011 the County Social Welfare Board terminated her parental responsibilities for the child and allowed the foster family to apply for adoption. The City Court upheld the Board’s decision. Ms. Strand Lobben unsuccessfully appealed to the High Court and was denied leave to appeal to the Supreme Court before she filed a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights.

The Hague Convention: International Protection Against Child Abduction

The global legal framework for the prompt return of children wrongfully removed from their habitual residence. Essential for fathers facing international contact sabotage.

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

Official UN text of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Bufdir - Family Counseling and Mediation Services

Official Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs resource providing information about family counseling and mandatory mediation services for separating parents.

Bufdir - Family Resources (English)

English language resources from Bufdir covering family law, parental rights, child welfare, and support services available in Norway.

ECHR Case Law Guide: Article 8

Comprehensive legal guide on the Right to Respect for Private and Family Life. Essential for court filings.

Bufdir Interpretation Statement 53170-6-2019

Official Bufdir interpretation statement on child welfare law application and procedures.

Bufdir - Child Welfare Casework Circular

Official circular providing detailed guidance on child welfare case handling procedures and requirements in Norway.

Guidelines for Contact Rights After Care Orders

Official Bufdir guidelines on assessing and arranging contact rights when children are placed in care.

Bufdir - Care Orders (Omsorgsovertakelse)

Official information on care orders in Norway, including procedures, legal basis, and parental rights during care proceedings.

Bufdir - Contact Rights Statistics

Official statistics on contact arrangements in Norwegian child welfare cases, including frequency and types of contact.

Ombudsman's Guide to Access to Information (Innsynsguiden)

Sivilombudsmannen er oppnevnt av Stortinget for å vurdere klager på offentlig forvaltning, samt forebygge tortur og umenneskelig behandling ved frihetsberøvelse.

Ombudsman Statement: Access to Child Welfare Documents

Saken gjelder Statsforvalteren i Nordlands avgjørelse om å avslå krav om innsyn i et brev om innhenting av opplysninger i en undersøkelsessak etter barnevernsloven. Statsforvalteren mente at en rekke opplysninger i dokumentet var underlagt taushetsplikt. Dokumentet ble unntatt innsyn i sin helhet, fordi taushetsbelagte opplysninger utgjorde den vesentligste delen av dokumentet. Sivilombudet kom til at opplysninger om bakgrunnen for innhentingen av opplysningene og de spesifikke punktene opplistet i brevet, samt saksbehandlers telefonnummer, ikke var opplysninger underlagt taushetsplikt etter b

When to Complain to the Ombudsman

Når du skal klage til ombudet er det viktig at du presiserer hvilket forvaltningsorgan klagen gjelder. Videre bør du begrunne klagen ved å forklare hvorfor du er uenig i avgjørelsen.

Ombudsman Complaints - Frequently Asked Questions

Sivilombudsmannen er oppnevnt av Stortinget for å vurdere klager på offentlig forvaltning, samt forebygge tortur og umenneskelig behandling ved frihetsberøvelse.

ECHR Knowledge Sharing - Contact Rights

European Court of Human Rights documentation on contact rights and family life under Article 8 of the ECHR.

ECHR Case: Strand Lobben and Others v. Norway (001-195909)

Landmark European Court of Human Rights case finding Norway violated Article 8 by terminating parental rights without sufficient justification.

ECHR HUDOC Case Law Database

Searchable database of European Court of Human Rights case law, including family rights and Article 8 cases against Norway.

Strand Lobben: From Age of Subsidiarity to Age of Redundancy

In the recent judgment of Strand Lobben and Others v. Norway, the Grand Chamber found a violation of Article 8 ECHR (the right to respect for family life) on account of shortcomings in the decision-making process leading to the adoption of a boy who had been placed in foster care. The Grand Chamber in particular […]

Hague Conference on Parental Responsibility and Protection

International convention document on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and enforcement regarding parental responsibility.

UN Experts: Racial Discrimination Concerns in Norway

UN human rights experts' statement expressing concern about racial discrimination against minorities in Norway.

Lovdata - Child Welfare Act (Barnevernloven)

Official Norwegian legal database entry for the Child Welfare Act with complete legal text and amendments.

Adoption, Culture, Religious Background and Article 8 ECHR

Legal analysis of how religious and cultural background should be considered in adoption and custody under ECHR.