School-Family Relations at the Centre of the Solutions for School Absenteeism among Roma Children
by Patrícia Jerónimo
Question(s) at stake
Whether placement in a foster home is a proportionate measure to remedy school absenteeism among Roma children.
Outcome of the ruling
Appeal was granted. The decision by the lower court to place two Roma children in a foster home was found to be disproportionate.
Country:
Official citation
Court of Appeal Évora, Judgment of 9 September 2021, Proc. No. 1674/18.1T8TMR.E1 (Tribunal da Relação de Évora, Acórdão de 9 de setembro de 2021, Processo n.º 1674/18.1T8TMR.E1)
Topic(s)
Keywords:
Compulsory education Minority rights Proportionality Best interests of the child
Tag(s):
School absenteeism school-family relations child protection
Bibliographic information
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Patrícia Jerónimo (Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal)
