Clare's Law
What is Clare’s Law?
The Domestic Abuse Disclosure Scheme, also known as Clare’s Law, allows the police to disclose information about any previous history of violence or abuse a person might have.
You have the right to:
- Ask for information about your partner or ex-partner if you are worried, they may have been abusive in the past.
- Know about any record of violence or abuse that police believe may put you at risk in the future.
For information about how to apply for a DVDS, visit our online form.
Case studies
Officers below speak about case studies in which they have given a Clare’s Law disclosure to an individual following the discovery that their current partner has a violent or abusive past.
DC Vicki Knight
PC Andrea Greenwood
PC Louise Humm
DS Vicki Keegans
FAQ video
Watch our officers speak about some of the frequently asked questions about Clare's Law.
Signposting
We understand that not everyone wants to speak to the police. There are a number of support agencies you can speak to instead:
- DASU (Domestic Abuse Safety Unit)
- CAHA Women’s Aid
- Live Fear Free
- Gorwel
- Bawso (Support for minority ethnic communities)
- National LGBT+ domestic abuse helpline
- Men’s advice line
- National stalking helpine
- Victim help centre North Wales
- Welsh Women's Aid
- Relate Cymru
- Dyn Safer Wales
- Stori
- Karma Nirvana