Students forced to attend the same school as those suspected of rape
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Several students in Sweden say they must continue attending the same school as classmates whom they have reported to the police for rape. Sveriges Radio has reported this. According to the report, many of the affected students are not allowed to change schools, even though they have told the police what happened.
The young people say they often encounter the suspects in corridors, in lessons and during breaks. Several say they feel unsafe and that it affects their schooling and mental health. One student says it is difficult to concentrate on lessons when the person who has victimised them as a crime sits in the same classroom. Others describe having avoided certain places in the school in order to avoid meeting the suspects.
The report also addresses the question of the school's responsibility. Under the Education Act, schools are obliged to work preventively and to protect pupils from harassment and discrimination. According to the report, however, it is unclear to many students and parents what measures a school can actually take when a police report is filed. It is also unclear when a school can move a pupil to another class or school.
The issue is important for many families in Sweden. The students and their parents are calling for clearer rules and better support from schools and authorities. How this should be resolved is not yet clear.
Sources: Sveriges Radio
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