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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nadine White

Deputy Hackney Mayor on Child Q: “We need action to ensure this never happens again”

Hackney Council

The Deputy Mayor of Hackney has called for reform after the Met Police’s failings in the Child Q case.

The teenage Black girl, whose identity has been concealed for her own protection, was subjected to “traumatic” degradation after being strip-searched by two police officers while on her period.

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