Police should generally not strip-search a child in school, except in urgent scenarios, and must have a valid legal reason.

If a child has been wrongfully stripped, it is vital to report this to the police watchdog (IOPC) and seek legal support to challenge the search and protect the child.

The search must be deemed necessary to check for a specific item, not as a blanket policy. Key Takeaways for Safeguarding

The officer conducting the search must be the same gender as the child.