An altercation between multiple students from Mathias Adam secondary school at Lamadeleine station on Tuesday afternoon has sparked an investigation, with footage of the incident circulating on social media platforms.

The police confirmed the incident to our colleagues from RTL.lu, indicating that approximately 7-8 individuals were involved in the altercation before dispersing by the time officers arrived at the scene. A complaint has been filed in connection with the incident, with investigations ongoing, as confirmed by a spokesperson for the public prosecutor's office.

Secondary school conducts internal assessment to take disciplinary action

The Ministry of Education has been informed of the incident and stated that the school is currently conducting an internal assessment to determine appropriate disciplinary actions.

Additionally, the Ministry emphasised that after the incident, the school reinforced its commitment to combatting violence and reminded students of the support available from school management, teaching staff, and the Psycho-Social and Educational Support Centre (CEPAS).

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Ministry of Education sees no signs of increased violence at schools

The Ministry of Education noted that while the recent incident is under investigation, there is no evidence suggesting a recent increase in school violence. To address concerns regarding violence in schools, the Ministry has implemented a range of preventative measures aimed at curbing all forms of violence and ensuring appropriate support for students affected by such incidents.

Legal restrictions on sharing violent content in Luxembourg

In Luxembourg, strict legal provisions prohibit the sharing of content that glorifies violence, both on social media platforms and in traditional media outlets. Article 383 of the Criminal Code explicitly prohibits the dissemination of videos or messages glorifying violence, regardless of the medium used.

According to Article 383 of the Criminal Code, manufacturing, transporting, or disseminating violent or pornographic messages, or those causing serious offence to human dignity, is punishable by imprisonment ranging from one month to three years. Additionally, fines ranging from €251 to €50,000 may be imposed. This law is particularly stringent when such messages are accessible to minors, emphasising the protection of young individuals from harmful content.

The spokesperson for the public prosecutor's office also refers to Article 18 of the law enacted on 8 June 2004 concerning freedom of expression in the media. This law specifically prohibits the publication of information that could lead to the identification of a minor who has been a victim of a criminal offence.