At-risk Newfoundlanders and Labradorians can now get details on partner's history

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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A law is now in force in Newfoundland and Labrador allowing those at risk of domestic violence to get information from police about their partner's history.

Justice Minister John Hogan told reporters today that Newfoundland and Labrador is the third province to enact such a law, after Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Those who feel they could be harmed can fill out a detailed online application that police will assess for risk factors.

 

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