Prison and Child Rights: A Troubling Intersection

This chapter delves into the chaotic and violent conditions within the prison system, stressing the adverse effects on both officers and inmates amid declining crime rates. It spotlights the troubling practice of strip searching children in the UK, particularly the disturbing case of Child Q, and critiques the implications of these searches on marginalized groups. The discussion calls for a reassessment of policing strategies, highlighting the need to prioritize children's rights and well-being over punitive measures.