Outrage as Male Guards Strip Girl Inmate at UK Young Offenders' Institution

A watchdog report reveals male officers forcibly stripped a vulnerable girl inmate twice at YOI Wetherby, sparking widespread condemnation.

A 'deeply shocked' watchdog reported that male prison guards at YOI Wetherby forcibly stripped a vulnerable girl inmate on two occasions.
Nearly half of the children at Wetherby have been in council care, and the institution has the highest rate of self-harm in the country.
Inspectors raised concerns about the use of all-male teams for strip-searches and the inappropriate use of pain-inducing restraint techniques.
Children's Commissioner and social justice charities call for immediate government action to improve conditions and safeguarding in youth custody.
The Ministry of Justice emphasizes that custody is a last resort and is enhancing staff training and support for inmates at YOI Wetherby.