Denmark set to allow return of 'physical force' to maintain order in schools

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How it spread - 4 original reports

1. Fri, 9 October 2026

   1 report
   • Le Monde (France)17:30first to report
     Le Danemark s’apprête à autoriser le retour de la « force physique » pour maintenir l’ordre à l’école

     Depuis 1967, les enseignants ne pouvaient contraindre leurs élèves qu’en cas de risque pour leur sécurité ou celle d’autrui. A partir d’août 2027, ils pourront « saisir un élève, le maintenir en place ou le conduire dans une autre pièce » s’il perturbe la classe.

2. Sat, 10 October 2026

   1 report
   • Le Monde English01:41edited after publishing
     Denmark set to allow return of 'physical force' to maintain order in schools

     previouslyDenmark set to allow the return of 'physical force' to maintain order in schools

     Since 1967, teachers could only physically intervene with students if their safety or that of others was at risk. Starting in August 2027, they will be allowed to 'hold a student, keep them in place, or take them to another room' if the student disrupts the class.

3. Mon, 19 October 2026

   2 reports
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