foranstaltningen

Foranstaltningen is a Danish term used in law and public administration to denote a specific measure or intervention imposed by authorities to protect welfare, health, safety, or order. In practice, it refers to a concrete action that limits or supports an individual’s freedoms or responsibilities, with the aim of achieving a protective, rehabilitative, or preventive outcome. The term is used across several areas, including social services, child protection, health care, and criminal justice, and can apply to individuals or groups.

The authority responsible for a foranstaltning depends on the context. Courts may order certain measures in criminal or family-law cases, while municipalities or regional authorities implement others as part of social services or health care. Measures can be temporary or long-term and are typically designed to be proportionate to the identified risk or need. They may involve care and supervision, treatment mandates, placement in institutions or foster care, restrictions on liberties, or required participation in programs.

Key principles governing foranstaltninger include that they are established by applicable law, subject to regular review, and accompanied by rights to information, appeal, and legal counsel. Their use is intended to be balanced with respect for individual rights and is typically accompanied by safeguards to prevent abuse or disproportionate impact.

In practice, the concept serves as a generic category for legally authorized interventions aimed at protection, support, or rehabilitation, rather than punishment alone. The specific content and procedures of a foranstaltning vary by legal framework and jurisdiction.