Clares Law – Care Appointments

Two women suffer physical harm after Wiltshire Police failings on Clare’s Law

By Claire Hayhurst, Reporter11th January 2024News England

Two women were physically harmed following failures relating to Clare’s Law applications at Wiltshire Police, the force has confirmed. More than 3,500 applications, made between April 2015 and August 2023,

Watchdog calls for violent crimes against women and girls be given same priority as terrorism

By Ryan Hooper, Reporter17th September 202117th September 2021News England

Preventing violence against women and girls should be considered as much of a priority as counter-terrorism, a police watchdog has said. It came as a root-and-branch examination by Her Majesty’s

Victims of domestic violence who have accessed Clare’s Law asked to share experiences

By Kim Pilling, Reporter18th September 2020News England

Victims of domestic abuse who have accessed Clare’s Law are asked to share their experiences as part of a research project. The legislation named in memory of Clare Wood, 36

Nearly 1,600 Scots informed of abusive partners through disclosure scheme

By The Press Association1st October 2018News Scotland

Nearly 1,600 people in Scotland have been informed about the abusive past of their partners in the three years since the introduction of disclosure scheme. The number of requests increased

Disclosure scheme to tackle domestic violence begins in Northern Ireland

By Iain MacDonald26th March 2018News Northern Ireland

A scheme to let people find out if their partner has a history of domestic violence has begun in Northern Ireland. The Domestic Violence and Abuse Disclosure Scheme means the

Domestic abusers could be electronically tagged under new Government proposals

By Hayden Smith8th March 2018News England

Domestic abusers could be banned from drinking alcohol and electronically tagged under a Government crackdown. New civil orders will expand the potential restrictions courts and police can impose on criminals

‘Alarming’ increase in domestic abuse leads to call for Register to protect victims

By Helen William10th August 2017News England

Domestic abusers should be put on a register as part of a “vital step change” to protect survivors, according to a new report. London Assembly Labour group leader Len Duvall

More than a third of ‘Clare’s Law’ requests find partner had history of domestic abuse

By The Press Association3rd October 2016News Scotland

The first year of a scheme to let people find out if their partner has a history of domestic abuse has seen police receive more than 1,000 requests for information.

Clare’s Law abuse scheme rolled out across Scotland from today

By Iain MacDonald1st October 2015News Scotland

The scheme which allows people to be told if their partner has been violent in the past has been introduced in Scotland from today. Police Scotland’s Disclosure Scheme for Domestic

Domestic abuse disclosure law to be rolled out across Scotland

By Iain MacDonald1st July 2015News Scotland

Women and men across Scotland who suspect their partner has an abusive background may now have that information disclosed to them, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Police Scotland’s Disclosure

Tag: Clares Law

Two women suffer physical harm after Wiltshire Police failings on Clare’s Law

Watchdog calls for violent crimes against women and girls be given same priority as terrorism

Victims of domestic violence who have accessed Clare’s Law asked to share experiences

Nearly 1,600 Scots informed of abusive partners through disclosure scheme

Disclosure scheme to tackle domestic violence begins in Northern Ireland

Domestic abusers could be electronically tagged under new Government proposals

‘Alarming’ increase in domestic abuse leads to call for Register to protect victims

More than a third of ‘Clare’s Law’ requests find partner had history of domestic abuse

Clare’s Law abuse scheme rolled out across Scotland from today

Domestic abuse disclosure law to be rolled out across Scotland

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

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Tag: Clares Law

Two women suffer physical harm after Wiltshire Police failings on Clare’s Law

Watchdog calls for violent crimes against women and girls be given same priority as terrorism

Victims of domestic violence who have accessed Clare’s Law asked to share experiences

Nearly 1,600 Scots informed of abusive partners through disclosure scheme

Disclosure scheme to tackle domestic violence begins in Northern Ireland

Domestic abusers could be electronically tagged under new Government proposals

‘Alarming’ increase in domestic abuse leads to call for Register to protect victims

More than a third of ‘Clare’s Law’ requests find partner had history of domestic abuse

Clare’s Law abuse scheme rolled out across Scotland from today

Domestic abuse disclosure law to be rolled out across Scotland