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Many young people say the controversial practice leaves them feeling “traumatised” and “embarrassed”. Gavin Fernando reports for news.com.au

University researchers who found police strip searches in NSW have drastically increased are standing behind their figures, saying police attempts to discredit them deflect from the larger legal issue at play. Australian Associated Press

Police strip searches are on the rise, with young people the main targets. Rachel Evans reports for Green Left Weekly

29 August 2019 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

When Georgia and her friends were driving along the Murray River near border of New South Wales and Victoria, they didn’t expect to come across an army of police. Jessica Staveley reports for Mamamia

A massive increase in strip-searches by police is causing unnecessary harm and humiliation to people, according to a new report. Madhura Seneviratne and Suni Awasthi report SBS Sinhalese

Research published by UNSW Law says that “vague and legalistic” strip search laws are contributing to a rise in unlawful use of police strip search powers, intended as a last resort. Michael McGowan reports for The Guardian

Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) is calling for immediate amendments to NSW strip-search laws as research reveals an almost twentyfold increase in strip searches in almost 12 years.

09 August 2019 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Thursday, 22 August at 10am, Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) will launch a detailed research report examining the use of police strip-search powers in New South Wales.

Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) supports the New South Wales Coroner’s call for NSW Police to release its strip search protocols, but says its own recent application under freedom of information seeking Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide police strip searches found no such materials.