Clare's Law shows scale of domestic violence problem
The abusive pasts of more than 1,300 violent partners have been revealed since the introduction of Clare's Law, named after Clare Wood, from Salford, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2009.
Clare's law: How the numbers stack up
Thirteen hundred violent partners have been revealed since the introduction of Clare's Law. It came in after Clare Wood was murdered by her ex boyfriend in Salford, 6 years ago. The law allows people to check if their partner has a violence past. Here's the breakdown in our region:
Clare's Law (Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme) and Domestic violence protection orders
Police force / Clare's Law applications / Clare's Law disclosures:
- Cheshire: 119/32
- Cumbria 61/41
- Greater Manchester 291/177
- Lancashire 189/146
- Merseyside 144/11
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