FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Child q - The Untold Story

Black detainees twice as likely as white detainees to be strip-searched in police custody – new study

The government has promised a new era of youth justice reform focused on protecting vulnerable children and reducing harm.

The Conversation · May 26

Report reveals Black children in England and Wales nearly 8 times more likely to face strip searches than white peers

A stark report reveals Black children in England and Wales are nearly eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers, with many searches yielding no evidence. This raises serious questions about proportionality and safeguarding, especially after cases like Child Q. Experts and campaigners are demanding urgent reforms to…

The Times of India · Apr 22

Black Londoners nearly three times more likely to be strip searched than white suspects

Met Police accused of discriminatory practices as force remains under scrutiny after strip search of 15-year-old Child Q at school in east London

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Two Met Police officers sacked for gross misconduct in Child Q search

A 15-year-old girl was strip searched by officers in Hackney, east London, in December 2020, after being wrongly accused of carrying cannabis.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

Two Met Police officers committed gross misconduct in Child Q search, panel says

A 15-year-old girl was strip searched by officers in Hackney, east London, in December 2020, after being wrongly accused of carrying cannabis.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

Child Q: 'I don't know if I'm going to feel normal again' says woman as Met officers sacked over strip search

A disciplinary hearing found search by three officers at school in Hackney was ‘unnecessary, inappropriate and disproportionate’

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

Race and lack of accountability involved in Child Q strip search, tribunal hears

A 15-year-old girl was strip searched by officers in Hackney, east London, on December 2020 after being wrongly being accused of carrying cannabis.

Evening Standard · Jun 18, 2025

Child Q: Officer who strip searched girl thought she was ‘doing the right thing’

The 15-year-old was strip searched by officers in Hackney, east London, on December 2020 after being wrongly being accused of carrying cannabis.

Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025

Child Q told she ‘may be arrested’ if she did not consent to search, panel hears

The girl, known as Child Q, was strip searched by officers in Hackney, east London, on December 3 2020 after being suspected of carrying cannabis.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Child Q: Officer admits failings during strip-search of Black schoolgirl

The Met Police officer says the incident was mishandled but denies her actions were discriminatory

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025