Clares Law Now available to request on line

Clare’s Law Now available to request on line

What is Clare's Law? The domestic violence disclosure scheme, also known as Clare's Law, gives anyone a right to ask the police if they believe that they or someone they know is in a relationship with an individual that could be abusive towards them.

Online Clare’s Law requests • From 1 st Feb 2019 on WMP Online • A more accessible service for potentially vulnerable people • Can still visit a police station if preferred • In Feb 2019 there were 26 requests made via WMP Online

How do I make a Clare's Law request? If you would like to make a request under Clare's Law, you can do so by filling in the online form of the West Midlands Police website by filling in our online form. Alternatively you can also visit your local police station.

What happens after I make the request? Once an application has been made, we will carry out a range of checks along with other partner agencies. If we find a record of abusive offences, or if we feel there is a risk of abuse or violence, we will consider sharing this information. If we do decide to make a disclosure, we will always do so in person. This will normally be made to the person at risk, but in certain circumstances someone else may be in a better position to use the information to protect the person. The aim of this information is to help people make a more informed decision on whether to continue with their relationship, as well as providing help and support when making the choice.

How can I find out more? You can find out more about Clare’s Law and the application process by downloading the relevant leaflet below, or by visiting the government website. A victim's guide to the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme A third party's guide to the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme