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Black children face disproportionate police strip-searches

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What specific measures are being implemented to reduce racial disparities in strip-searches and stop and searches?
How do the rates of strip-searches and stop and searches for Black children and adults compare to other ethnic groups beyond white and Asian?
What are the long-term impacts on children who undergo strip-searches, especially in terms of mental health and trust in authorities?
How effective are current training programs for police officers in addressing unconscious bias during searches?
What is the breakdown of the 3,748 weapons found in 2025 by type and the demographics of those from whom they were seized?
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