An Ontario judge ruled that repeated strip searches of four teenage girls accused in a fatal swarming attack were unconstitutional, violating their rights under the Charter. Justice Philip Campbell recognized the searches as unreasonable but opted not to grant a stay of proceedings. Instead, he determined that reducing the sentences of any guilty verdicts would serve as an appropriate remedy. The searches were described as 'highly traumatic' for the girls, and while the stay was denied, it has sparked broader discussions around the rights of detained minors in such circumstances.
"The repeated strip searches of these teen girls were deemed unconstitutional by Justice Campbell, violating their rights under the Charter, which mandates security from unreasonable search."
"Justice Campbell recognized that while the searches were unlawful, his decision to impose sentence reductions for guilty verdicts serves as a remedy, instead of granting a stay of proceedings."
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