Security at schools: Interior Minister calls for measures against knife violence
Security at schools: Interior Minister calls for measures against knife violence
The acts of violence with knives are increasing in Baden-Württemberg, a worrying trend that does not spare schools either. Interior Minister Thomas Strobl (CDU) has now decided that it is time for measures to better protect students. In a letter to the Minister of Culture Theresa Schopper (Greens), he makes it clear that he considers a ban on knives and other weapons in schools to counteract the growing dangers.
Strobl emphasizes that children and young people are particularly in need of protection. He calls for measures that aim to reduce dangers that can be carried out by carrying out knives in everyday school life. "This also applies and especially to dangers caused by individual students," explains the interior minister. In his view, weapons brought with them are not only a threat to the students themselves, but also for the entire school staff.
background to the current incidents
Another shocking incident occurred in St. Leon-Rot at the beginning of this year when an 18-year-old attacked his ex-girlfriend with a knife at the school and killed. This crime led to a legal proceedings in which the perpetrators were sentenced to eleven years in prison for murder, although the judgment is not yet final. This willingness to use violence cannot be ignored and makes it clearer than ever that preventive measures are required.
Strobl suggests that schools should use their house rights in order to accept appropriate bans in their school and house rules. This would be a crucial step to combat the threats caused by carrying knives and other weapons. The Minister of Culture is asked to sensitize the schools to this opportunity and thus make an active contribution to the safety of our children.
The situation is complex and requires an interaction of various actors. The Interior Minister urges everyone involved to work together with the schools and authorities in order to address these challenges. The protection of the students should always be in the top priority, and clear regulations could be minimized in advance. Further information and developments on this topic are from www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de provided.
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