The number of people applying for information about their partner to see if they have a violent history has increased by 45% in Wiltshire.
The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme – also known as Clare’s Law – allows people to request information from the police as to whether a partner has a history of abusive or controlling behaviour. It’s then up to police to consider the application to check if it’s lawful to divulge information back to the person asking.
Figures for 2018 show 306 applications and 156 disclosures compared to 2019 figures of 444 applications and 205 disclosures - a rise of 45% in applications between 2018 and 2019.
Figures for January to August 2019 show 302 applications and 138 disclosures compared to January to August 2020 (latest figures) - 348 applications and 159 disclosures - a rise of 15% in applications over the past year.
The figures form a campaign to highlight help available for victims of domestic abuse.
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