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Attorney: Taking Child's Phone Violates Ukrainian Constitution
Ukrainian Attorney Highlights Constitutional Rights in School Phone Policies Kyiv, Ukraine – A recent video by Ukrainian attorney Dmytro Lamza has sparked discussion regarding children's constitutional rights in the context of school phone policies. In the widely viewed social media post, Lamza asserts that confiscating a child's mobile phone, even by a teacher, constitutes a violation of their constitutional rights under Article 41 of the Ukrainian Constitution, which guarantees property rights. "Taking a mobile phone from a child is a violation of their constitutional rights," Lamza stated in the video, emphasizing that the phone is the child's property. He clarified that while a teacher has the right to ask a child to put away their phone, for example, into their school bag, this action can only proceed with the child's consent. The attorney acknowledged the challenges faced by teachers in managing classroom distractions but underscored the necessity of adhering to legal frameworks. "I understand this is a painful topic for teachers," he remarked, "but when asked, we must act within the law." Lamza concluded by advocating for more engaging lessons, suggesting that when classes are interesting, students are less likely to be distracted by their phones. "Make your lessons interesting," he urged, "My students don't ask to play on their mobile phones during class; they learn." This legal perspective offers a crucial reminder for educational institutions and parents about the boundaries of authority concerning children's personal belongings and rights.
