Overview

• Black children are 6.5 times more likely to be strip-searched than white children, according to Runnymede Trust research.
• Black adults are 4.7 times more likely to undergo strip searches compared to white adults.
• Sussex Police are reported to strip-search Black individuals 18 times more often than white individuals.
• The Metropolitan Police conducted nearly a third of all strip searches in England and Wales, with Black children disproportionately affected.
• Calls for reform include requiring senior officer approval for strip searches of minors and addressing racial disparities in policing practices.