diff --git a/app/decorators.py b/app/decorators.py
index d6c6ed2346..83441275ec 100644
--- a/app/decorators.py
+++ b/app/decorators.py
@@ -87,10 +87,10 @@ def permission_required(permission):
         def decorated_function(*args, **kwargs):
             scodoc_dept = getattr(g, "scodoc_dept", None)
             if not current_user.has_permission(permission, scodoc_dept):
-                abort(403)
+                return current_app.login_manager.unauthorized()
             return f(*args, **kwargs)
 
-        return login_required(decorated_function)
+        return decorated_function
 
     return decorator