France to Ban Knife Sales to Minors and Trial School Security Gates After Fatal Stabbing

New Security Measures for French Schools

• 🏫 The French government is planning to implement security gates at school entrances following a fatal stabbing of a supervisor by a 14-year-old.
• 💰 While the cost of these gates is significant, unions have raised concerns about the financial and human resources required for their operation.

Restrictions on Knife Sales to Minors

• 🔪 A ban on the sale of knives and bladed weapons to minors is set to be implemented, with age verification to be imposed on online sales.
• ⚖️ President Macron emphasized the responsibility of parents and sellers, announcing severe penalties and bans for non-compliance.

Broader Efforts to Combat Child Violence

• 📱 The government is also considering a ban on social media for under 15s if no progress is made at the European level.
• 🔞 These measures are part of a wider initiative to address child violence in France, building on recent regulations for age verification on pornographic sites.