Body Searches: Children
2026-05-12 · Home Office · 399 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has plans to end the use of multiple strip searches of children.
Answer
Strip search is one of the most intrusive powers available to the police. There will be times when it is necessary to use such powers, to prevent and detect crime, protect officers or the public. The Government is clear that they must be exercised fairly,...