Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the refusal of a residence permit violated Article 8 ECHR in view of the applicant's relationship with his Swiss child.
Decisione estratta
The refusal was compatible with Article 8 ECHR because the applicant did not show a particularly close emotional and economic relationship and his criminal record outweighed the family interest.
Motivazione estratta
A non-custodial parent may usually maintain contact from abroad through visits; only a particularly close relationship and unobjectionable conduct can justify a permit. Here, contact was limited, economic dependency was insufficient, and the applicant had several convictions, including violence and drug-related offences.