Graubünden Grand Council Approves New Article to Protect Children, Young People in Police Law

The new article, pushed by the FDP, mandates police to handle children and young people with particular care, a move the SP believes could prevent them from going 'off the rails' and foster trust in authorities.

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2025 October 20 . 10:02 PM

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Graubünden Grand Council Approves New Article to Protect Children, Young People in Police Law

Graubünden's Grand Council has approved a new article, by 87 votes to 25, to safeguard the special protective needs of children and young people in cantonal police law. The move, which sparked debate in the October session, aims to ensure police handle minors with extra care.

The article, pushed by the FDP, addresses a gap in the cantonal law and carries symbolic weight. It mandates police to handle children and young people with particular care, a move the SP believes could prevent them from going 'off the rails' and foster trust in authorities. However, the SVP opposed the article, arguing that police already act appropriately and fearing it might hinder their duties. Discussions around the well-being of children in migration policies may have influenced the introduction of these provisions.

The Grand Council's new article, passed with a majority of 87 to 25, strengthens the protection of children and young people in Graubünden's police law. It aims to ensure police handle minors with care, a move that could build trust and prevent future issues, according to the SP.