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 female homicide victims in the United Kingdom were killed by a current or … See more

Whether adopted by statute or as a matter of policing policy, Clare's Law has two main elements:
• the … 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 … See more

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

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