The police believe strip-searching can be a useful tool, particularly in dealing with the rise of drug mules, often involving exploited children.
A spokesperson for the National Police Chiefs' Council emphasized that strip-searching may be justified to protect children from serious harm caused by unlawful items.
The report indicates that strip-searching does not yield evidence in about half of the cases, raising concerns about its necessity and proportionality in practice.
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