Black children in England and Wales are almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched by police than white children.

Black children in #England and #Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers, Asian kids five times more. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/22/black-children-in-england-and-wales-almost-eight-times-more-likely-to-be-strip-searched-than-white-peers-report

Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers – report | Police | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/22/black-children-in-england-and-wales-almost-eight-times-more-likely-to-be-strip-searched-than-white-peers-report

"Black children are eight times more likely to be strip searched by police than their white peers in England and Wales, a new report by the Children's Commissioner says." "The report also found that black children were almost five times as likely to be subjected to force during stop and search than white counterparts." #UKPol #Policing #Racism https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn8de0dg5j9o

Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers – report https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/22/black-children-in-england-and-wales-almost-eight-times-more-likely-to-be-strip-searched-than-white-peers-report

Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers – report www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/22/black-children-in-england-and-wales-almost-eight-times-more-likely-to-be-strip-searched-than-white-peers-report Demographic also overrepresented when police officers use force such as handcuffs, firearms or Tasers, says children’s commissionerBlack children across England and Wales are almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched by police than their white…

https://www.europesays.com/britain/19195/ Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers – report | Police #UK #UnitedKingdom