Three Metropolitan Police officers are under scrutiny in a misconduct hearing after the strip-search of a 15-year-old black schoolgirl, dubbed Child Q. The incident occurred in Hackney on December 3, 2020, where the girl, falsely accused of possessing cannabis, faced a humiliating search while menstruating and without an appropriate adult present. The officers are alleged to have retained evidence of the incident five weeks later and ignored critical police policy violations, including lacking higher authorization. They deny misconduct, while the panel highlights concerns regarding discriminatory treatment and the overall appropriateness of their actions.
The Metropolitan Police officers involved in the strip-search of Child Q are accused of misconduct for failing to follow proper procedures during the incident.
Allegations arose that the officers' actions were racially and sexually discriminatory, especially given that Child Q was on her period during the search.
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