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London Police strip-searched over 600 children across two years

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It’s been revealed London’s Police Force strip-searched more than 600 children over a two-year period

England’s Commissioner for Children is “deeply shocked” at revelations about London’s Metropolitan Police reportedly strip-searching innocent children.

Dame Rachel de Souza says nearly one-in-four cases took place without a supervising adult in the room.

It’s understood most of the children were black boys and comes amid growing concerns over the force itself.

The data was released after a probe into alleged misconduct by four officers in the case of ‘Child Q’ .

The case involved a 15-year-old black girl who was strip-searched by female officers in 2020.

The girl was wrongly suspected of carrying cannabis at her school, and was menstruating at the time.

“I am not reassured that what happened to Child Q was an isolated issue, but instead believe it may be a particularly concerning example of a more systemic problem around child protection within the Metropolitan police.”

RACHEL DE SOUZA, ENGLAND’S COMMISSIONER FOR CHILDREN

Sadiq Khan is the Mayor of London, who says there are “many cases” of these instances.

“There remain serious wider issues with regard to disproportionality and the use of stop and search on young black boys,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police says the force is working to ensure these cases are dealt with “appropriately and respectfully”.

“We have already made changes and continue to work hard to balance the policing needed for this type of search with the considerable impact it can have on young people.”

METROPOLITAN POLICE

The force said officers and staff have undertaken a refreshed course on the policies relating to a ‘further search’.

There has also been renewed advice around dealing with schools, ensuring that children are treated as children and safeguards for those under 18.

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Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.

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Trump promises to put Elon Musk in charge of a new government commission

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Donald Trump promises to make Elon Musk the head of a new commission to slash government waste if he wins.

Critics fear this could mean mass federal layoffs but Trump says things have to change.

The Former President has announced his plan to appoint Musk to lead a government efficiency commission if he wins the upcoming presidential election.

The commission’s goal would be to reduce fraud and improper payments across federal agencies. #featured #trending

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Experts reveal that business success starts with mastering sales

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At the heart of any thriving enterprise, the ability to sell effectively fuels growth and sustainability.

Sales are the driving force behind revenue generation, and mastering this skill is crucial to transforming any business.

To truly unlock the potential of any business, entrepreneurs must embrace the art of selling—both their products and themselves—to stand out in today’s competitive landscape.

Adam McCaughey, Founder, CEO and Sales Mastermind joins to shares his extraordinary journey and the key skills he discovered to mastering sales. #featured

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Russian President Putin allegedly sides with Harris, slashes Trump

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Russian President Vladimir Putin caused a stir by suggesting that Russia supports Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her “infectious” laughter as a reason for the endorsement.

During a speech in Vladivostok, Putin also criticised Donald Trump for imposing the harshest sanctions ever against Russia while in office.

Putin’s remarks come as the Biden administration launches new sanctions to fight Russian-backed election disinformation, aimed at boosting Trump’s candidacy. #featured #trending

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