In February, Lord Carlile of Berriew QC published the results of histwo-year investigation into the use of physical restraint, solitaryconfinement and forcible strip-searching (Children Now, 22-28 February).It concluded that children in custody are so badly treated that in anyother situation a child protection investigation would be triggered,which could result in criminal charges. The Youth Justice Board'sdetailed response was published last week.
It pledged to review policy on strip-searching, but said it did notagree that searches could be reduced by at least 50 per cent by applyinga more evidence-based approach. Lord Carlile said: "I am extremelyconcerned by their negative, even dinosaur responses to myrecommendations on strip-searching and segregation. Surely there shouldbe a presumption against such practices these days."
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