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She says even if women – or men – don't suspect their partner has a violent past, they should make use of the scheme to safeguard themselves.The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme is the official title for Clare’s Law. Following Clare’s death, her father campaigned to bring about a legal means for police to warn potential victims about their partner’s history of abuse.
They can expect that the police will check to see if there is any relevant information exists and if it does, consideration will be taken as to whether to disclose this information in order to protect a potential victim. 'This is where the scheme becomes tricky. I have been with women who have applied for a disclosure on a new partner and have been given information about that new partner’s previous abuse of women.