Toilet ban at Munich school: outrage and legal consequences!

Toilet ban at Munich school: outrage and legal consequences!

In a Munich school, the school authorities have introduced a controversial regulation that significantly restricts access to toilets. Students are only allowed to use the sanitary facilities at specified times. This causes massive outrage and heated discussions on the Internet. A student posted a photo of the corresponding notice on Reddit documenting the new opening hours.

The toilets are locked during lessons and the key can only be borrowed from the school office against a student ID card as a deposit. In urgent cases, teachers are allowed to open the toilets. On Reddit, numerous students express their incomprehension and anger about this regulation. Some commentators describe the practice as inhumane and a violation of basic needs.

Legal aspects of the regulation

Interestingly, there are reports of similar experiences in other schools where toilet use has also been restricted. However, according to the insurance company Ergo, schools have the right to set rules for toilet use as long as access is guaranteed in an emergency. Teachers who prevent students from using the toilet in emergencies could be liable to prosecution. Reasons for such bans range from concerns that students will use the toilets to chat or make phone calls to fears of attacks.

In another case, a student was repeatedly denied access to the toilet during class. She was ultimately allowed to leave after the parents threatened to sue her because the child could no longer hold back during class. Here the teacher is suspected of assault in office, as access to toilets is comprehensively protected by sections of the Criminal Code.

Student protection rights

The right to access to toilets is not only a question of hygiene, but is also protected by Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the Basic Law (Articles 1 and 2). Prohibiting students from using the toilet during class can be seen as a violation of their human rights. This could have legal consequences for the teachers involved, as such a ban could be viewed as bodily harm, mistreatment of those under protection or a violation of the duty of care and education.

In conclusion, teachers should not prevent students from using the toilet for the sake of their health and human rights. Following such rules can not only harm students, but also lead to legal problems and disciplinary action for those responsible.

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