Socialistisk Folkeparti and Radikale Venstre back proposal allowing teachers to use physical force
The Socialistisk Folkeparti and Radikale Venstre are now supporting a bill that would permit teachers to apply physical force against students.
A controversial school legislation that sparked heated debate under the previous government is being revived. The proposal seeks to grant teachers the legal right to use physical force on pupils. Both the Socialistisk Folkeparti and Radikale Venstre have announced their support for the measure. Critics had previously condemned the draft as one of the most disputed education policies.
Why it matters
It could reshape teacher authority and student protection policies in Danish schools.
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