Clare's Law, often known officially as a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme or similar, designates several ways for police officers to disclose a person's history of abusive behaviour to … See more

Clare's Law is named after Clare Wood, who was murdered at age 36 by George Appleton, an ex-boyfriend, in Salford, England in … See more

Intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence contributes to significant gender-based disparities in the distribution of homicides. From 2018–19, 48 percent of adult … See more

Whether adopted by statute or as a matter of policing policy, Clare's Law has two main elements:
• the 'right to ask', which allows members of the public, … See more

It is not clear whether Clare's Law reduces the rate of homicide due to intimate partner violence, or whether disclosures that are made pursuant to Clare's Law induce their … See more

• Domestic violence in the United Kingdom
• Domestic violence in Australia
• Jessica's Law See more

Explanatory notes
1. ^ Accordingly, as used in this article, 'Clare's Law' has a specific policy structure, not a … See more