clare's law Flashcards
what other law is Clare’s law similar to?
Sarah’s law
what does Claire’s law outline, allow?
” enables the police to disclose information to a victim or potential victim of domestic abuse about their partner’s or ex-partner’s previous abusive or violent offending.’’
what happened to Clare?
Murdered by her boyfriend, a known domestic abuser.
who lead Clare’s law?
her father Micheal
what was the goal of Clare’s law?
To allow the police to disclose information on request about a partner’s previous history of domestic violence or violent acts.
what was the method of Clare’s law?
Clare’s father campaigned for change on Radio Key 103
success of Clare’s law?
At least 3760 applications under the law so far, resulting in 1335 disclosures.
limitations of Clare’s law?
does not appear to be equally effective across different police forces.
