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England & Wales: Police Four Times More Likely to Strip-Search Black Children

  • #United Kingdom
  • #Crime & justice
  • #Police brutality and misconduct
England & Wales: Police Four Times More Likely to Strip-Search Black Children
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AUG 2024
Above: Activists and community groups block the A10 road outside of Tottenham Police Station in protest at the targeting of black youth by officers and misuse of stop and search powers on December 19, 2020 in London, England. Image copyright: Guy Smallman/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated AUG 2024

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

Invasive strip searches are a highly traumatic and humiliating police procedure. The practice not only violates personal dignity but also inflicts lasting psychological harm, particularly on young people. Addressing societal issues like poverty and inequality would be far more effective in reducing crime than these controversial and racially skewed policing tactics.

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Pro-establishment narrative

While acknowledging racial disparities in policing outcomes, it's important to recognize that these issues are complex and not necessarily indicative of systemic racism within UK police forces. Top officials are involved in addressing disproportionalities, seeking to refine policies and practices. This reflects a broader societal effort to overcome historical biases.

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