Saxony's Minister of Culture Christian Piwarz (CDU) has expressed his concern about the increasing incidents of violence in schools. However, compared to the total number of pupils, the number of cases is still low and schools in the state are a "safe place", the minister said on Tuesday after the cabinet meeting. Nevertheless, there has been an increase in violent crimes, especially after the coronavirus period. There is "assault" not only between pupils, but also towards teachers - this also applies to parents towards teachers. Authorities are less accepted than would be necessary and desirable for good cooperation in schools.
"We have to take action with the full force of the rule of law," said Piwarz. Schools are required to report such incidents and press charges. "This consequence is necessary." However, schools are never detached from what happens in society. Authorities are also less important within society today. Piwarz cited attacks on paramedics as an example. "This makes it all the more important that we ensure that schools remain safe places, for example through good prevention work." In any case, there is a zero-tolerance strategy.
