CHILDREN'S RIGHTS IN SCANDINAVIA IN A LEGAL AND HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE |
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| Authors: | Tor Sverne |
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| Affiliation: | Tor Sverne is a former Justice of the Swedish Supreme Court and a parliamentary ombudsman. He has worked for many years on laws regarding family and the rights of children. He is currently retired but serves as chair of the Swedish Medical Responsibility Board. |
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| Abstract: | This article traces the history of the Scandinavian approach to children in and out of marriage. The author discusses statutory and case law in the three Scandinavian countries with an emphasis on Swedish law. Examined is the use of joint custody and the approach to families in conflict. The paramount standard is the best interest of the child. |
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