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Published: 29 May 2023

FOI 2023/24-010 - Stop and Search practices and data May 22 TD - Information not held by SPA

Report Summary

Issued 18 May 2023, this FOI response confirms that the information requested on stop and search practices and data is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. Advice is provided that Police Scotland may hold information and links provided to information which is publicly available.


Request

I would like data about stop and search practices in Scotland in respect of children.

I would like to know if Police Scotland’s policy of ending non-statutory stop and search in respect of under 12s still applies?

I would like a copy of any policy documents or guidance for police officers relating to stop and search in respect of children in Scotland?

I would like to see any data on the number of times children in Scotland were strip searched in the period of 12 months leading up to the date of this request (17 May 2023).


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