Child Rights in Finland: Age Limits and Responsibilities
Explore the age limits and responsibilities for children in Finland according to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. From liability for damages to criminal liability, discover the rights of children at different ages, including the right to refuse to meet a parent, change their name, do light work, and more. Stay informed about the legal rights and protections afforded to children in Finland.
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Age limits for the rights of the child in Finland
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted in 1989. The aim of the Convention is to guarantee the rights of everyone under the age of 18 years in the world. The Convention entered into force in Finland in 1991 and its implementation is supervised by the Ombudsman for Children. The purpose of the National Child Strategy (2021) is to promote the implementation of the Convention in Finland. Source: Wikimedia Commons (PD) 15 November 2022 Finnish National Agency for Education
All ages: Liability for damages Right to be heard in matters affecting the child The rights and responsibilities of the child at different ages: 0 12 years 7 years: Compulsory education begins 12 years: Right to refuse to meet one of the parents Right to request substitute care The child cannot be made a member of a religious community against the child s will The child s name cannot be changed without the child s consent 15 November Finnish National Agency for Education 2022
14 years: Right to do light work The rights and responsibilities of the child at different ages: 14 15 years 15 years: Right to conclude an employment contract and control the money they have earned Right to join or resign from a religious community with the guardian s permission Right to obtain a driving licence for a moped or a tractor Right to change the forename Criminal liability begins 15 November Finnish National Agency for Education 2022
