FOI Strip Searches (0396-2022/23)
Request
- Has it carried out any strip searches on children in the last three years?
- If so, can it give figures on how many strip searches on children were carried out within that timeframe?
Response
Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information
To locate the information relevant to your request searches were conducted within North Yorkshire Police.
I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by North Yorkshire Police.
Decision
I have today decided to disclose the located information to you.
- Yes
Table 1: The number of children strip searched post arrest
Due to the recording methods for strip searches in custody, the figures below only relate to the number of people strip searched and not the number of strip searches conducted, as a manual assessment of each individual custody record would be required to determine if an individual has been searched more than once. For example, one individual may have been searched multiple times during one detention period, or alternatively arrested more than once and strip searched following each arrest, which would exceed the time limit allowed under the Act.
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Total number of children strip searched post arrest (01.01.2019 – 31.12.2021) |
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2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
Total |
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Number of Children Searched Post Arrest |
34 |
27 |
29 |
90 |
Table 2: The number of children strip searched as a result of Stop and Search
The table below shows the total number of strip searches conducted as a result of Stop and Search. The information recorded under Stop and Search is held differently, therefore the data below shows the total number of strip searches conducted. For example, one individual may have been searched on more than one occasion and in these circumstances, the figures will reflect the number of times they have been searched. This is due to each search being individually recorded through the completion of a ‘Stop and Search’ form.
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Total number of children strip searched as a result of Stop and Search (01.01.2019 – 31.12.2021) |
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2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
Total |
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Number of Children Searched Pre-Arrest |
10 |
12 |
21 |
43 |
Please note that systems used for recording information are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data. It should be noted therefore that this force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other responses you may receive.