Applying for Claire’s law after you’ve left

[Yellowflower]

I recently left my abusive ex partner and I’m in the process of reporting him. I’ve applied for Claire’s law but they said now I am in a position of safeguarding it’s unlikely it will be granted. Has anyone obtained Claire’s law after they have left? My argument was his convinced me many times to go back if I had this information it would help me see him for what he is.

[KIP.]

You could say you’re thinking of returning to the relationship. It’s a ridiculous scenario that you have to place yourself in danger again to find out if he has a history of abusive behaviour. If they refuse you again then I would raise concerns with this barrier. Have it removed in their guidelines for other victims.

[KIP.]

“Clare’s Law. Anyone can apply for a disclosure using Clare’s Law- designed to protect potential victims of domestic abuse by allowing them to request information about their partner’s past, or that of a person of concern to them.”
I would say you meet the criteria. He is a “person of concern to you”.

[KOTB]

My request was refused because I was no longer in the relationship. ( Just FYI)
KOTB

[KIP.]

Wow. I think there’s a loophole that needs closed. Women return on average 7 times before finally leaving. Why shouldn’t we know.

[KIP.]

I also think it would give some validation to know he was abusive to other women and also would make it more likely to officially report the abuse. The fact that a woman and victim actually wants to engage with the police should be seen as a positive step and an opportunity to identify an abuser. Interesting 🤔

[KIP.]

I’ve done a Freedom of Information request to see how many have been refused and on what grounds x will keep you updated x

[Yellowflower]

Thank you Kip I’m hoping if I speak to the officers in charge of my case it may get overturned. To be honest I don’t think it’s right that you have to be in the relationship still to obtain it and they can involve social services if you disclose about a child this would put a lot of women off doing it for fear or losing their child and her abusers finding out what she’s had done to trigger social services! I think they needs to look at how many times women go back to these men. I know myself I have countless times surely knowing this information would help women move forward with their life and stop her returning!

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