Black children are four times more likely to be strip-searched than white children, with concerning figures from the Children's Commissioner revealing systemic issues in police practices.
Fewer than half (45%) of strip searches conducted on children had an appropriate adult present, raising serious concerns about the treatment of vulnerable youths.
The police admitted that many strip searches of children are unnecessary and unsafe, highlighting the urgent need for reform in how they handle such situations.
Assistant Chief Constable Andrew Mariner acknowledged progress since the Child Q case but emphasized that daunting challenges remain regarding the treatment of minors in police searches.
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