VICTIMS OF STRIP SEARCHING

Early day motion 259, tabled 16 July 1997 by Lynne Jones (Labour). Signed by 23 members.

That this House is deeply concerned by psychiatric evidence highlighting the trauma, degradation and humiliation suffered by victims of strip searching; contends that poor regulation of strip searching leaves those subjected to searches vulnerable to abuse, and those conducting searches exposed to false allegations of malpractice; condemns the current inadequate monitoring of strip searching; calls for the introduction of systematic recording by all the relevant Government agencies of all incidences of strip searching; and recommends a complete review of strip searching practices in the light of technological advances in surveillance equipment and electronic metal detectors.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 3, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1.