Clare鈥檚 Law
A police policy giving you the right to know if your partner has an abusive past.
Clare鈥檚 Law allows the police to release information about any previous history of violence or abuse a person might have. It means we can provide information that helps protect people at risk and prevent further crimes.
Under Clare's Law you can apply for information about:
- a current or ex-partner that you still have contact with, because you're worried they may have a history of abuse, and are a risk to you
- a current or ex-partner of a friend or relative that they still have contact with, because you're worried they might be at risk
You might not be eligible for the information you want. After we've reviewed your request, we'll let you know if you are.
Please note: Any information released under Clare鈥檚 Law (Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme) is not a full criminal record. The information we provide is often in a summary, redacted and will only say what is necessary to protect the person at risk of harm.
It does not replace:
- CRB (Criminal Record Bureau) checks, DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks
- subject access requests
- FOI requests
Any disclosure is confidential and cannot be used in court proceedings.
To request information please visit: