Headmasters in Bergen can now report pupils beneath the felony minimal age to the police

– We don’t do that as a result of we consider it’ll take away the issue. There are numerous measures which can be wanted, however in probably the most critical instances we consider that notification is right, Hägglund provides Bergens Tidende.

Reporting of violence and threats at faculties in Bergen has elevated sharply lately. Figures from the municipality present that college employees have reported over 1,700 instances of bodily violence up to now this yr.

Youngsters between the ages of 12 and 15 are beneath the felony age. Thus, they can’t be punished by the police or the court docket even when they’re reported, however the college council says {that a} report ought to have a preventive impact.

– When a pupil repeatedly commits gross acts, we consider it is very important present that this truly has penalties, says Hägglund.

Consists of different offences

Along with violence and threats towards workers, the brand new directions in Bergen embrace numerous different offenses that could be related to report back to the police, comparable to hate speech, the dissemination of offensive photos and arson.

If a headmaster needs to report a pupil, the headmaster should contact the College Workplace for a assessment of the case.

The earlier metropolis council in Bergen, which was led by the Labor Celebration, was clear that they didn’t wish to introduce critiques as a measure towards violence in faculties.

Crucial opposition

Even Sørland (Ap), who’s a metropolis council member and head of the Committee for Kindergarten, College and Sports activities, believes that probably the most critical instances would even have been reported if the Labor Celebration nonetheless ruled Bergen.

He tells NTB that he’s important of the varsity council focusing a lot on counting critiques and so little on making certain the faculties have assets for prevention.

– This can be a mere desk train from a metropolis council that doesn’t take recommendation on the measures we all know work, says Sørland.