Stabbing at British School of Washington ??

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:She needs to be sent home and dealt with in their criminal justice system.

In Germany, the age of criminal responsibility is 14. Children younger than that are not charged with crimes, full stop.

Then she wouldn't be criminally prosecuted. It doesn't negate the fact that she needs to be sent back to Germany. She violently assisted a child here. Our government can have her removed.

No they can't if she has diplomatic immunity.

Yes, we can. Removing her doesn't violate diplomatic immunity. The only thing the immunity provides is the right to not be prosecuted. But she is still a guest here and we can eject guests. Do you not remember all the Russians we threw out last year???

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2010/04/cant_touch_this.html

[Anonymous]

The German government can waive her diplomatic immunity upon a request from the US government. That is very, very rare but has occurred in the past for some crimes.

That said, it's far more likely she'll be flown out in the next 24 hours never to return to the USA.

[Anonymous]

The family of the boy who was stabbed can sue civilly, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I hear the British International School has really gone downhill and is turning into Thugville. This would be a sign of that.

Maybe Hardy doesn't look so bad after all?

[Anonymous]

This is not a diplomatic incident. These are children who need help.

Just like the boy needs medical treatment, the girl involved clearly needs mental health treatment.

Before expelling her entire family, perhaps a little compassion for all involved - including the students and teachers who may have witnessed this - is in order.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The family of the boy who was stabbed can sue civilly, right?

The school, which is a for-profit business, might be liable if an unsafe environment existed, such as not enough supervision.

I doubt that the child's family would be liable for something that happened at school. If there was harassment outside of school and parents failed to notify the school, then yes, they might be able to show negligence. The extent of the injuries would also play a factor.

This whole thing is horrible. I almost hate to say this, but I'm glad there wasn't a gun involved.

[Anonymous]

When did the school year start? Was yesterday the first day of school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The family of the boy who was stabbed can sue civilly, right?

It won't do any good. They'll be gone within 48 hours. Hopefully he will make a full recovery, and the girl will get the treatment she needs back home. Perhaps residential.

[Anonymous]

It says she is the daughter of embassy staff. That does not mean she is necessarily German.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is not a diplomatic incident. These are children who need help.

Just like the boy needs medical treatment, the girl involved clearly needs mental health treatment.

Before expelling her entire family, perhaps a little compassion for all involved - including the students and teachers who may have witnessed this - is in order.

Would we all be saying this if the incident occurred at Wilson?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is not a diplomatic incident. These are children who need help.

Just like the boy needs medical treatment, the girl involved clearly needs mental health treatment.

Before expelling her entire family, perhaps a little compassion for all involved - including the students and teachers who may have witnessed this - is in order.

Would we all be saying this if the incident occurred at Wilson?

Nope.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is not a diplomatic incident. These are children who need help.

Just like the boy needs medical treatment, the girl involved clearly needs mental health treatment.

Before expelling her entire family, perhaps a little compassion for all involved - including the students and teachers who may have witnessed this - is in order.

Would we all be saying this if the incident occurred at Wilson?

Nope.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It says she is the daughter of embassy staff. That does not mean she is necessarily German.

She is German. I know someone who knows the family. He's German too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is not a diplomatic incident. These are children who need help.

Just like the boy needs medical treatment, the girl involved clearly needs mental health treatment.

Before expelling her entire family, perhaps a little compassion for all involved - including the students and teachers who may have witnessed this - is in order.

Would we all be saying this if the incident occurred at Wilson?

Nope.

+1

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She needs to be sent home and dealt with in their criminal justice system.

In Germany, the age of criminal responsibility is 14. Children younger than that are not charged with crimes, full stop.

Diplomatic immunity is fine, but the way some localities would deal with it is to haul her off to the juvenile lockup for the weekend, and then let the lawyers argue immunity to the judge on a Monday morning. That sends a strong message.

A serious trip to the woodshed would also send a strong message. And an expulsion by the school.