Clares Law Clare’s Law, also known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) is a police policy giving people the right to know if their current or ex-partner has any previous history of violence or abuse The scheme is named after Clare Wood, who was murdered by her abusive ex-boyfriend in 2009
Clares Law Clare’s Law was created to help prevent future domestic abuse A former legal loophole made it possible for domestic abusers or people with a prior record of violent or abusive behaviour to conceal their personal records
Clares Law Clare’s Law was created by Michael Brown, after his daughter Clare was murdered by her ex-boyfriend The inquest into Clare’s death revealed that her ex-boyfriend had a record of violent behaviour against women, which she was not informed of due to a loophole in the Data Protection Act
Clares Law Why is it called Clare’s Law? Clare’s Law is named after Clare Wood, a 36-year old woman from Yorkshire who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend George Appleton in 2009 She met him on Facebook, unaware that he had a criminal history when he befriended her
Clares Law Clare’s Law gives you the right to ask about your husband, boyfriend or partner’s background Whether you’re in a heterosexual or same-sex relationship, if you’re worried that your current or former partner has a history of violence, Clare’s Law gives you the right to find out