Ban the police from strip searching children and replace with doctor examination

Ban the police from strip searching children and replace with doctor examination — 65 signatures. Status: open.

Petition background

Remove the right to strip search minors from the police and replace child strip searches with examinations by doctors.

Additional details

The government must change the policy that gives the police the right to strip search children. In the event that an intrusive search is necessary, it should be done by a medical professional qualified to do the examination.

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