Danish Teachers Granted Permission to Use ‘Physical Force’ in Classrooms
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In Denmark, a draft law is reportedly being prepared that would allow teachers to "physically intervene to maintain classroom order" under certain circumstances.
According to a report by the French newspaper "Le Monde", the government in Copenhagen wants to allow teachers by law to physically arrest disturbing or aggressive pupils under clear conditions or to bring them out of the room. The aim is to restore peace and security in schools. Why this path is probably seen as necessary again?
After almost 60 years, Denmark wants to allow teachers to use “physical force” to maintain order in schools. The new center-left government led by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has prepared a bill that would grant teachers this power. After it passes the legislative process, it should come into effect next year.
The country wants to allow teachers to intervene physically in the event of major difficulties in teaching.
Denmark's government wants to allow teachers to intervene physically in the event of violence and serious disturbances. Minister of Education Magnus Heunicke calls for "rest, order and cleanliness" in schools.
In the future, the Danish government wants to allow teachers to hold up disturbing or aggressive students against their will and bring them out of the classroom, thus responding to increasing violence in schools and demands for more authority for teachers.
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