Sweden launches commission to prevent school attacks
Sweden's government says it will create a national commission to examine every school attack in the country over the past 15 years and recommend how future violence can be prevented.
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The commission will study early warning signs and how schools, police, social services and healthcare share information when serious risks emerge, according to a joint article by the leaders of M, KD and L.
Its other tasks will cover online radicalisation and recruitment to violence, school security measures, and long-term crisis support for pupils, staff and relatives.
The announcement followed Friday's fatal attack at Brinellskolan in Fagersta. The government said the police investigation must determine what drove that attack and did not attribute a motive.
The teachers' union welcomed the commission but said it must produce clear responsibilities and resources. It said teachers should report concerns, not be expected to investigate threats themselves.
The announcement did not set a deadline for the commission's report.
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