Child Q: Black schoolgirl, 15, demeaned and physically violated' by Met Police strip search, misconduct hearing told
Black schoolgirl Child Q was strip searched by police during her period, leading to psychological trauma and allegations of gross misconduct against the officers involved.
Black children in England and Wales four times more likely to be strip-searched, figures show
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.
Child strip-searched every 14 hours by police in England and Wales, report finds
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.