Supreme Court allows appeal in adoption case where child's best interests were not properly assessed by lower court.

The Supreme Court of Finland allowed the appeal against the lower court's adoption decision, finding a procedural error in the assessment of the child's best interests. The applicant argued that the lower court failed to adequately consider the child's wishes and the stability of the proposed placement, while the opposing party contended the original decision was sound. The court ruled that the lower court must re-evaluate the case with proper attention to the child's specific circumstances and autonomy.