Media coverage of Wiltshire Police’s response under Clare’s Law and the inquest into the domestic murder of Terri Harris, alongside her two children and their friend, has put Clare’s Law back under the spotlight. Clare’s Law (more formally known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme) allows the police to disclose the criminal records of those
Over the last thirty years it has become increasingly popular to name laws after a victim. This is often based on the presumption that it was the absence of such a law that contributed to their demise; if the law had been in place they would not have been victimized. Using victim’s names in this
Today marks the first day of the National Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness week. Sexual abuse and sexual violence can affect anyone; children and adults; including men and women. Children and young people (both male and female) may be vulnerable to abuse in the home by family or extended family members. They may also
Hello, My name is Charlotte and I am the Principle Investigator for the Clare’s Law experiences project. I am really excited to get started on this research, which finally offers opportunity to consult women about their experiences of using domestic violence disclosure schemes (DVDS). I have researched violence towards women and the effects of laws
