# Denmark school physical intervention proposal > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/denmark-school-physical-intervention-proposal > Updated: 2026-10-19T07:22:23.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The Danish government has proposed a legislative reform that would expand the circumstances under which teachers and school staff can use physical intervention with students. This would mark a significant change from existing regulations in place since 1967, which largely restrict physical intervention to cases where a student poses a direct danger to themselves, others, or property. Under the proposed law, staff could physically restrain, hold, or move a student to another room if their behavior significantly disrupts lessons or causes psychological harm to others, even if no direct physical threat is present. The Ministry of Education has stated that such measures must remain a “last resort” following verbal de-escalation attempts. The proposal is supported by a center-left coalition, including the Social Democrats, the Socialist People's Party, the Social Liberal Party, and the Moderates. Proponents argue the reform is necessary to maintain order and provide legal protection for educators facing rising levels of violence and severe classroom disruptions. Data from the Danish Ministry of Education and research by organizations such as Epinion and Als Research indicated that physical violence was recorded in more than 55 percent of classes over the past year. While the government argues the reform is necessary to protect teachers from the uncertainty of intervening in escalating situations, some experts and critics have warned that the move may normalize violence within the educational system or address symptoms rather than the underlying causes of classroom issues. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Denmark proposes allowing teachers to use physical force against disruptive students Denmark is considering a controversial plan to allow teachers to use physical intervention to manage disruptive students, responding to reports of violence in over half of school classrooms. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denmark-proposes-allowing-teachers-to-use-physical-force-for-discipline ### 2026-10-15: Denmark proposes law allowing teachers to use physical intervention Denmark's Education Minister has proposed a law allowing teachers to use physical intervention to manage disruptive students and prevent psychological harm, addressing rising school violence. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denmark-proposes-law-allowing-teachers-to-use-physical-intervention --- Cite as: Denmark school physical intervention proposal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/denmark-school-physical-intervention-proposal