Councillor Rym Daoud
Councillor Rym Daoud has raised concerns about the lack of detailed stop and search data for children in Croydon's Youth Justice Plan.
In October 2026, Councillor Rym Daoud highlighted concerns regarding the absence of detailed stop and search data for children within Croydon's Youth Justice Plan for 2026-27. This discussion occurred during a review by the Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee, where councillors noted the lack of specific figures broken down by ethnicity, age, and outcome.
Councillor Daoud specifically noted that black and mixed children are more likely to be stopped and searched, and that black and mixed males continue to be over-represented in these incidents. The Youth Justice Plan acknowledges an increase in stop and searches of children by 36%, rising from approximately 930 to 1,262 incidents.
Key facts
- In October 2026, Councillor Rym Daoud raised concerns about the lack of detailed stop and search data for children in Croydon's Youth Justice Plan. Source
- Croydon's Youth Justice Plan for 2026-27 lacks specific stop and search figures broken down by ethnicity, age, and outcome. Source
- The Youth Justice Plan acknowledges a 36% increase in stop and searches of children, from approximately 930 to 1,262 incidents. Source
- Councillor Rym Daoud noted that black and mixed children are more likely to be stopped and searched. Source
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