The data shows that a total of 3,368 strip-searches of children were conducted in England and Wales from January 2018 to June 2023, spotlighting alarming practices by police.
Dame Rachel de Souza revealed that almost half of the 3,368 searches occurred without an appropriate adult present, raising serious concerns about the safeguards in place for vulnerable minors.
In light of the shocking case of 'Child Q', strip-searches are typically conducted on suspicion of drug-related offenses, yet nearly half concluded without any further action.
The investigation has ignited calls for a review of police strip-search policies, highlighting an urgent need for reform given the traumatic experiences reported by affected children.
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