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By the end of September last year, the parents of nearly 40 thousand under age youths – more than one and a half times as many as a decade ago – were (partly) deprived of parental authority.

The number of children placed under guardianship has increased considerably in recent years. In 2007, 10.6 thousand children were placed under guardianship.

When a child is at immediate risk of significant harm and a petition procedure by the Child Protection Board can not be awaited, the Child Protection Board can request the judge for a preliminary...