The principle of the child’s best interests means decisive weight shall be given to what is in the bests interests of the child, for example when considering whether to issue a care order. Ensuring secure and good contact with adults is an important factor to consider when assessing what is in the child’s best interests.
The child’s best interests
The child’s best interests is the guiding principle for the Child Welfare Tribunal when we apply the provisions of the law.
Oppdatert: 16. June 2023