Which statement about strip-searches in NSW is supported by reporting?

• A. There was confusion among officers about what constitutes a strip-search
• B. Strip-searches are only performed on adults
• C. No minors have been strip-searched in NSW
• D. Strip-searches are illegal in all school settings

Answer: (A)

Understanding what counts as a strip-search is the focus here. NSW reporting has highlighted that officers often struggle with the precise boundaries of a strip-search—questions about whether removing certain clothing or exposing parts of the body qualifies, and how this should be conducted, have appeared in coverage. This ongoing uncertainty is why that statement is the best-supported one: the reporting points to ambiguity in how strip-searches are defined and applied in practice.

The other options aren’t as well supported by reporting. Coverage has documented instances involving minors and school contexts, and it challenges the idea of a blanket rule that strip-searches are illegal in all school settings. It also isn’t accurate to say such searches occur only on adults. The strongest, consistently reported point is the confusion over what constitutes a strip-search.