Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice
- Report length
- 140 pages
Summary
The report's own summary: Overview, pages 26 to 29
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The Criminal Justice Commission examined police strip-search powers and practices in Queensland following public concern.
Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 10
It considered when searches were justified, how they were conducted and recorded, safeguards for detainees and the responsibilities of watchhouse staff.
Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 26 · Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 27 · Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 28
The Commission found no evidence of widespread abuse, but identified inconsistent procedures, confusing rules and concerns about routine searches of some detainees.
Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 5 · Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 27 · Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 28
The Commission’s sixty-five recommendations covered definitions, individual risk assessments, search procedures, reasons and records, support people, recording safeguards and training.
Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 10 · Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 11 · Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 12 · Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 13 · Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 14 · Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 15 · Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 16 · Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 17
In the body's own words
- Conclusion
The fact that not all watchhouses conduct strip searches routinely indicates that it is not necessary to strip search detainees routinely to meet the safety and other concerns of the watchhouse manager.
Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 44
- Conclusion
The current legislation and QPS directives relating to strip searches by QPS officers are confusing and inconsistent, and may very well have resulted in officers conducting strip searches in situations where they would not otherwise have done so.
Police strip searches in Queensland: An inquiry into the law and practice (June 2000), page 27
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