Child Q, a Black schoolgirl, was strip-searched by officers from the Metropolitan Police without an appropriate adult present, after being wrongly suspected of possessing cannabis. Child Q’s treatment sparked outrage and highlighted significant safeguarding failures.
As I reflect on the misconduct hearing of the police officers in relation to Child Q that started a few weeks ago, I realise that what happened to Child Q is a stark reminder of the need for constant vigilance and reform in multi-agency child protection. We should be constantly redefining what is harm, and it is crucial to ensure that all children, regardless of their background, are treated with respect and dignity.
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