HC Deb 14 May 1984 vol 60 c104

'(1) The clothing of an arrested juvenile who is searched in accordance with section 48 of this Act may only be removed without the appropriate consent if an officer of at least the rank of superintendent authorises it.

(2) An officer may give an authorisation under subsection (1) above if he has grounds for believing that the arrested juvenile may have concealed on himself an article which:

  1. (i) could be used to cause physical injury to himself or others; or
  2. (ii) might be evidence of the offence for which he has been arrested.

(3) The clothing of an arrested juvenile may only be removed in the presence of a person required to be informed of his detention under section 51 of this Act, or in their absence another adult who is not a police officer, save where the arrested juvenile specifically requests that this be done in private.'. — [Mr. Corbett.]

Brought up, and read the First time.

9.45 pm
Mr. Corbett

I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.

Mr. Speaker

With this we may take new clause 15—