Jersey Police Urge Greater Utilization of Clare’s Law to Combat Domestic Abuse

Authorities in Jersey are urging the public to “make better use of Clare’s Law to prevent domestic abuse”. This initiative, officially named the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme but commonly referred to as Clare’s Law, aims to furnish individuals with crucial information that could safeguard them from becoming victims of abuse. It grants individuals the right to inquire with law enforcement about a partner’s history of abusive behavior. The scheme bears the name of Clare Wood, who was 36 years old when her former boyfriend murdered her in England in 2009. According to Det Supt Alison Fossey, “Police often hold multiple reports of abuse from different victims of the same perpetrator. Serial abusers don’t stop and Clare’s Law can reveal and disrupt these perpetrators.” Det Ch Insp Craig Jackson stated, “We are making more and more disclosures every year, but we would encourage everyone to make better use of Clare’s Law to prevent domestic abuse.” An individual is eligible to submit a disclosure application if they: The States of Jersey Police reported that domestic abuse constitutes 15% of all criminal offenses committed in Jersey. The force indicated that 25 disclosures were issued in 2023, with 39 having been provided thus far in 2024. For further updates, BBC Jersey can be followed on X and Facebook. Submissions for story ideas should be directed to channel.islands@bbc.co.uk. This material is Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC does not assume responsibility for the content found on external sites and details its approach to external linking.